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  • [Photo] Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research • March 23, 2023

    BACKGROUND

    Whitehead Institute is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist (PhD) to join the Bioinformatics and Research Computing team. Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence since 1982.​ Wholly independent in its governance, finances and research programs, Whitehead shares a teaching affiliation with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), offering the intellectual, collegial and scientific benefits of a leading research university.​ Whitehead's Faculty Members and Fellows run pioneering programs in cancer research, immunology, developmental biology, stem cell research, regenerative medicine, genetics and genomics – programs with a record of success.​

    We offer excellent benefits including a choice of health insurance options; a generous retirement plan; comprehensive dental, disability and life insurance coverage; competitive salary, substantial vacation and holiday time; and programs for tuition reimbursement, dependent care assistance, pre-tax spending accounts, and subsidized public transportation or parking.

    Whitehead Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Collaborate with and support Whitehead scientists using public or custom software in the areas of short-read sequencing, genomics, gene expression, data mining, protein analysis, statistics, and other high-throughput analyses.
    • Analyze quantitative experiments and interpret the results in the context of the collaborator's research interests.
    • Create data-driven figures to communicate complex experimental results.
    • Identify or develop software and tools to analyze, display, and manage biological data.
    • Assist with the design and development of bioinformatics-related programming projects.
    • Instruct scientists in the use of the best and latest bioinformatics tools available.
    • Prepare and teach classes, courses and/or demonstrations on the use of various techniques and software tools.
    • Other duties, as assigned.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Ph.D. in biology or related discipline.
    • A minimum of two years of bioinformatics/computational biology experience.
    • Background in programming (Python and/or other languages), statistics (R/Bioconductor) and databases (MySQL) in a Linux environment.
    • Experience with the analysis of high-throughput sequencing experiments.
    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
    • Must be able to work well independently and with all levels of Institute researchers.
    • Must work well with others in a team environment.
    • Must be flexible and demonstrate good skills in instruction and training.

    PREFERENCES

    Experience with protein structure visualization and prediction, image analysis, mass spectrometry, or high-dimensional datasets a plus.

    TERMS

    This is a full-time, exempt position

    LOCATION

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

    COMPENSATION

    $80-$100,000

    Whitehead offers excellent benefits including a choice of health insurance options; a generous retirement plan; comprehensive dental, disability and life insurance coverage; competitive salary, substantial vacation and holiday time; and programs for tuition reimbursement, dependent care assistance, pre-tax spending accounts, and subsidized public transportation or parking.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please apply here: https://wi.mit.edu/careers or by emailing your CV to resumes[at]wi.mit.edu. Cover letters are strongly encouraged.

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