Part-Time Bioinformatics Scientist – Contract/Consultant
Job Description
- Analyze RNA-seq datasets, including preprocessing, QC, normalization, and differential expression analysis
- Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for transcriptomic data
- Apply statistical and machine learning methods to identify diagnostic or predictive biomarkers
- Build and evaluate predictive models, including deep learning approaches
- Explore applications of large language models (LLMs) or multimodal AI in biological data analysis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret results and guide experimental design
- Communicate findings through reports, visualizations, and presentations Requirements
- PhD candidate or PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with RNA-seq data analysis
- Strong programming skills in R and/or Python
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and proficiency in bash scripting
- Formal training in statistics and machine learning
- Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Experience developing or applying deep learning models
- Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) or generative AI applications in biology
- Experience with NGS pipelines and tools (e.g., STAR, Salmon, nf-core, etc.)
- Experience working in high-performance computing (HPC) or cloud environments
- Strong data visualization and communication skills Benefits
- Flexible, part-time engagement with meaningful scientific impact
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge RNA-seq datasets from clinical samples
- Collaboration with a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team Apply To This Job
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