Bioinformatics Scientist

at  GAP Solutions Inc

Provide services as a Bioinformatics Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Human Immunology Section within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, or related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience analyzing bulk and single-cell RNA-Seq, ATAC-seq,flow and CyTOF phenotyping, serum proteome, SNP genotyping, and microbiome profiling.
• Practical knowledge of, and skill in, computerized data analysis, database management, and computer programming sufficient for the analysis of genomics datasets, including experience with the operation and maintenance of computers with Linux, Mac OS, or Microsoft operating systems.
• Programming experience in environments such as Linux, Bioconductor R, Perl and/or Python.
• Must have attention to detail, strong organizational skills, troubleshooting abilities and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Java as well as experience with multiple OS platforms, and experience with database design and construction, and dynamical system theory and modeling are pluses.
• Computer programming skills with proficiency in R and at least one scripting language(Perl/Python/Ruby).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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• Perform computational analysis, integration, and modeling of diverse data sets, to include microarray, bulk and single-cell RNAseq, ATAC-seq, flow and CyTOF phenotyping, serum proteome, SNP genotyping, and microbiome profiling.
• “Bottom up” dynamical modeling, for example, starting from networks of molecular/cellular interactions.
• Liaison with NIH/NIAID IT and high-performance computing teams to set up, develop, and maintain necessary computational infrastructure and tools for research.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and presentations.
• Assist other VRC groups, including with experimental design, training, and data analysis.