Bioinformatics Specialist

Are you interested in using genomics to leverage open science in the fight against dementia? Then we have the job for you!

If interested, please proceed with the application process through linked in and / or please email info@datatecnica.com

DataTecnica (DT) invites applications for this currently open position at the new Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (CARD) at the National Institutes of Health. We facilitate growth for the research portfolios of numerous global initiatives in neurodegenerative disease space, with a focus on Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

This position would support bioinformatics and imaging efforts focused on integrating large-scale multi-modal data types in various research applications – namely bulk transcriptomics analysis with some spatial-omics and proteomics.

The main responsibilities for this position include collaborating on the development, implementation, execution, and maintenance of common research pipelines as well as helping biology focused collaborators interpret analysis results

• This will also include generating plots, tables and figures plus presenting analysis updates to colleagues regularly. There are also some opportunities to contribute to larger collaborative and creative research projects. For specific details, please see below.

Qualifications :

MS or PhD in bioinformatics, molecular biology, neuroscience or similar field

BS possible with exceptional experience

Understanding of molecular biology including cell components / organelles and omics

Experience with bulk RNA seq and proteomics data

Basic analytics techniques / statistics

Familiarity with statistical conventions and data visualization of such datasets

Interpreting, writing and designing custom analyses for complex data

Familiarity with distributed, parallel HPC and / or cloud computing (NIH Biowulf and google cloud ideal)

Comfortable working with large datasets (simultaneous analysis of omics data for hundreds of samples)

Biology background and interest in or willingness to learn about neurodegenerative disease cell biology

Python and / or R proficiency

Knowledge of sequencing technologies

Able to troubleshoot and think critically

Able to work independently

Ability to work as part of a diverse team of scientists

Strong communication skills to connect both pure biologists and data scientists

Scope of work :

Develop and deploy data processing and QC pipelines at scale

Make visualizations of data outputs for discussion and interpretation

Management and sharing of public datasets

Knowledge transfer to diverse group of teammates

Preferences :

Local or willing to immediately relocate to the Washington DC Metro area

Experience with the National Institutes of Health or similar federal research structure

Ability to be on the NIH campus Tuesday to Thursday

Experience with spatial omics technologies

Experience with a variety of sequencing techniques, including but not limited to long read, ribo-seq, eCLIP, and multiomics integration

Additional notes :

This position will include opportunities to grow your bioinformatics and data science skills as well as publish high impact research in collaboration with NIH initiatives we support. As this is an NIH contract opportunity,

a US work permit, citizenship or green card are required

with at least 3 days needed on NIH campus per week

Interested candidates should submit their application, including CV, cover letter, code example (github) and emails of potential references (if available) to info@datatecnica.com. All compensation and benefits are negotiable and in line with current glassdoor estimates, commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Salary : $80,000 - $160,000