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  • [Photo] Cynthia Garabedian • August 21, 2018

    BACKGROUND

    The Tufts Medical Center (TMC) and the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) seek a Computational Biologist (CB) for a new scientific software development initiative. The CB will assess, document and recommend pathway analysis tools, strategies, methods and workflows.

    Independent contractors and companies are welcome to apply for this opportunity.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Utilize best practices and methodologies to assess bioinformatics and computational use cases and create visual and narrative representations of pathway analysis workflows.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants must have the following scientific skills and qualifications:
    • MS or PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology
    • 3 years proven experience researching and utilizing methods and tools for pathway analysis
    • Knowledge of pathway representational standards and methods including BioPax and related ontologies, nomenclatures and metadata concepts
    • Knowledge of commercial and open source pathway resources including Reactome
    • Knowledge of biomarker discovery and drug development activities using pathway concepts and omic datasets.
    • Must have strong communication and time management skills
    • Ability to ensure high-quality on-time delivery of system documents and deliverables

    TERMS

    At the end of the project, Contractor will have delivered the following to Tufts CTSI:
    1. Pathway analysis workflows and supporting documentation
    2. Services shall commence on September 1, 2018 and shall be completed no later than December 30, 2018.
    3. Total hours not-to-exceed 500 hours for engagement unless increased by mutual agreement. Payments will be for time and materials, only.

    COMPENSATION

    Invoices will be submitted on a monthly basis. Payment will be issued between 45 and 60 days of submission of invoice, the Tufts Medical Center standard accounts payable period.

    DEADLINE

    RESPONSES MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS AUGUST 24, 2018, NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

    POLICY

    If selected for this opportunity, contractor will sign a standard Tufts Medical Center consulting agreement and a Business Associate Agreement.

    All independent contractors, vendors and vendor representatives are required to register in the Tufts Medical Center Vendor Program with Vendormate Credentialing; to register please follow this link. Any cost is the responsibility of the applicant. https://login.ghx.com/login

    HOW TO APPLY

    I. Responses to this opportunity should be addressed to William Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR, Director of Clinical Informatics Integration, and sent via email to cgarabedian1[at]tuftsmedicalcenter.org

    II. Include the following with your response
    a.Detailed description of services to be provided
    b.Hourly rate on a time and materials basis
    c.Brief biography and or Curriculum Vitae;
    d.References

    III. RESPONSES MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS AUGUST 24, 2018, NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM.

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