What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computational Biologist position at Panda Intelligence?
We are seeking a driven and highly skilled computational biology professional to join a dynamic, fast-paced biotech team. This role will involve working alongside bioinformaticians and data scientists to identify key features within mRNA sequences, contributing to the development of cutting-edge therapeutics. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative and fast-moving environment and demonstrate exceptional communication and teamwork abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize computational biology algorithms and statistical approaches to validate and assess hypotheses.
- Design and implement robust pipelines for analyzing large-scale omics datasets.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including internal staff and external collaborators, to align research and development initiatives.
- Present research findings to internal stakeholders and at scientific conferences.
- Contribute to intellectual property filings and assist in manuscript writing.
- Leverage network biology approaches to pinpoint innovative therapeutic targets for experimental teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the biopharma industry (for Senior Scientist level).
- Strong proficiency in AI and machine learning techniques, including working with large language models (LLMs).
- Experience with high-throughput sequencing technologies (NGS), genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics.
- Familiarity with RNA folding and specialized data analyses such as SHAPE-seq.
- Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, Perl, or C/C .
- Solid understanding of optimization algorithms, including gradient descent, A-star, and genetic algorithms.
- Enthusiastic about learning and applying new computational methods.
- Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Can this role be interesting for you or anyone you know? If so, please send your CV and contact information to s.oersel@panda-int.com, and we will be in touch for a conversation.
- Position: Computational Biologist
- Location: Cambridge
- Contract: Full-time
- Start Date: By agreement
