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Opportunity: Computational Biologist - Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA (US)
Submitted by Broad HR; posted on Friday, August 24, 2007
Innovations in DNA sequencing technology are opening up radically new applications in science and medicine. In our group at the Broad Institute you will be among the very first people to work with the latest sequencers. You will come to understand them more deeply than their creators do and create new applications for their data.
We seek candidates with exceptionally deep computational understanding and abilities who enjoy solving very difficult problems. Biology background not required, experience in industry welcome. Position involves mixture of algorithm design, rapid prototyping and implementation; analysis of very large data sets; interaction with laboratory personnel; and writing for internal use and publication.
REQUIREMENTS
Advanced degree in math or computer science or comparable research experience, strong programming skills in C++ on Linux, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be capable of self-directed research within broader goals set by group. A minimum of three years of relevant experience needed. Candidates meeting these requirements are strongly encouraged to apply, regardless of experience level or prior exposure to the field.The Broad Institute was founded to empower scientists of all kinds to work together on difficult, diverse, critical genomic and biomedical challenges. The Institute is a unique collaboration between the MIT and Harvard academic and medical communities, and it offers the security and benefits provided to all MIT employees, including:
Will join an intense, exciting environment, working as part of a four-person team in cutting-edge organization with over 100 world-class computational scientists, tackling a wide range of critical issues in genomics and biomedicine.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates may apply on-line at http://web.mit.edu/info/careers/ Please reference job number mit-00003916. Indicate that you located this position on bioinformatics.org. EOE.
MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, older workers, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, life insurance plans
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions
- Tuition assistance plan
- Four weeks of vacation after one year
- T-Pass subsidy program
- Athletic and fitness centers
- Child care services
Join a team that works the way you've always wanted to work.
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