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  • [Photo] Broad HR • August 28, 2007

    BACKGROUND

    The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST-VIRAL GENOME ANALYSIS to work directly with the director of the center and its scientific planning and development team to develop and apply advanced computational tools to the analysis of viral genomes

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The research will focus on applying sequence analysis and phylogenetic and population genetics methodologies to questions in viral biology and in support of sequencing technology development. Will develop and apply computational tools and interpret results within a biological context; work with collaborators to integrate experimental validation with computational analysis; and communicate results to the scientific community through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and project reports. Other duties include developing, documenting, maintaining, and applying computational tools using mathematical, statistical, or population genetics approaches; contributing to maintenance of analysis infrastructure supporting the microbial analysis team; and participating within a team of scientists to foster a culture of scientific discourse and excellence.

    REQUIREMENTS

    A Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, physics, math, bioinformatics, genetics, or relevant scientific discipline; and experience designing computational methods and tools, including experience with algorithms and mathematics, statistics, or machine learning as applied to sequence analysis or population genetics. Demonstrated proficiency with some combination of the following required: Perl, Jython, Java, C, C++, or UNIX. Experience with standard phylogenetic tools (e.g., PAUP, PAML, Mr. Bayes) and knowledge of population genetics required. Experience with relational databases and/or MATLAB a plus. Must have demonstrated interest in at least one of the following research areas: genomics, virology, microbiology, evolutionary biology, or genetics. Outstanding personal initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team expected.

    LOCALE:
    Cambridge, MA USA

    COMPENSATION:
    To be determined

    HOW TO APPLY

    Interested applicants may apply online at http://www.broad.mit.edu/info/careers/ and reference job number: MIT-00003845. E.O.E.

    PROFILE:
    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:
    • 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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