What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computational Associate I - Bacterial Genomics Group position at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard?
The Bacterial Genomics group at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking a creative and highly motivated Computational Associate. The ideal candidate should be broadly conversant with bioinformatics techniques for genomic, transcriptomic or metagenomic data analysis, and will use this knowledge to help us understand the evolution and spread of bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance. The candidate should be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Perl, Python, R), familiar with statistics, made significant contributions to their area of study, and enjoys working across diverse projects in a team environment. Requirements: A BS/MS in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Biological Sciences or a related field Must be proficient in working in the Unix environment. Solid coding proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Python, Perl, Scala, Java, C/C or R. Comfort and experience with programming for biological data analysis Demonstrated attention to detail Excellent ability to communicate scientific material Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent collaborative skills and unrelenting enthusiasm for genomic science EOE/Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabilities Additional preferred experience: Experience with cluster computing and/or cloud computing Familiarity with DNA next-generation sequencing data Understanding of bacterial genetics Experience with metagenomic data analysis The Broad Institute is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human and microbial genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard teaching hospitals, we've become a worldwide hub of cutting-edge biomedical science. The Bacterial Genomics group within the Genomic Center for Infectious Diseases at the Broad Institute tackles pressing questions related to bacteria and their role in human health. We work in a dynamic and rich training environment, connected to groups across the Broad community and to clinical and academic researchers from around the globe. We devise and carry out large-scale studies that generate genomic, metagenomic and transcriptomic data sets that we use to understand human pathologies like tuberculosis, recurrent urinary tract infections and life-threatening infections caused by hospital adapted pathogens.
