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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Postdoctoral Computational Biologist in Cancer Genetics

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Post-Doctoral Computational Biologist in Cancer Genetics, based in the Gillani Lab in Computational Pediatric Cancer Research and the Collins Genomics Lab. The role focuses on analyzing genomic datasets to advance pediatric cancer genomics and precision cancer medicine to improve care for pediatric cancer patients. Responsibilities

Design and lead projects in biomedical data science for pediatric cancer genomics Lead and support data processing and analyses; develop new algorithms for cancer genetics research Integrate tools and databases into cloud-based pipelines Drive projects to completion including publication and oral presentations at high-profile venues Generate tools for manipulating and preparing data for display; transfer data to collaborators and repositories Maintain, support, and document shared tools, code, and data sets Collaborate across disciplines; mentor and co-mentor members in the Gillani and Collins Labs Qualifications

A Ph.D. in genetics, statistics, computer science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or related disciplines (or an M.D. with commensurate research experience) Significant experience in computational biology; proficiency in R and/or Python and cloud computing Strong background in statistics and biology Experience managing and curating large datasets Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work self-directed and in teams Strong initiative and ability to meet deadlines and multitask Ability to collaborate across disciplines (computer science, clinical medicine) and seek/offer mentorship About the Institute

Located in Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer research and patient care. We value an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment and collaborate with Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. EEO and Equal Opportunity

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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