Research Scientist

Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Hospitals

About the position

The position is for skilled individuals specializing in next generation sequencing (NGS) analysis and statistical genomics within Dr. Kong's group at Boston Children's Hospital. The role focuses on improving clinical practices through the analysis of multi-omics datasets from patients with diverse disorders, requiring expertise in computational and bioinformatic tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel computational and bioinformatic tools for genomic analysis.
• Conduct statistical analysis of genomic and clinical datasets from case-control and cohort studies and interpret the results accordingly.
• Work independently on multiple ongoing projects with flexibility to adjust to new priorities.
• Cross-train bioinformatic colleagues.
• Present the work in the form of scientific publications and oral communications to the scientific community.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency with R, Python, and other programming languages.
• Familiarity with modern statistical analysis paradigms with high-dimensional data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively translate scientific concepts to multidisciplinary personnel.
• Demonstrated ability developing analysis schemes for whole-genome sequencing (WGS), RNA-Seq, and epigenomic profiles.
• Deep understanding of genomics and molecular biology.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English and scientific writing skills.
• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start of employment.