Senior Scientist - Computational Genomics (Remote)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scientist in Computational Genomics to join their innovative, fully remote research team. This role is critical for analyzing large-scale genomic datasets to drive biological discovery and support precision medicine initiatives. You will lead complex analytical projects, develop novel computational methods, and collaborate with a diverse group of scientists and clinicians to interpret genetic variations and their impact on health and disease. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual who excels in a remote work setting and is passionate about leveraging genomics data to advance scientific understanding and improve patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of diverse genomic datasets, including WGS, WES, and RNA-Seq data.
• Develop and implement advanced computational algorithms and statistical models for genomic data interpretation.
• Collaborate with clinicians and biologists to identify genetic variants associated with disease phenotypes.
• Design and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines for processing and analyzing genomic data.
• Visualize and communicate complex genomic findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.

Requirements

• PhD in Computational Genomics , Bioinformatics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in computational genomics research, preferably with industry or clinical research experience.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, and shell scripting, with experience in bioinformatics libraries and tools.
• Strong understanding of human genetics, molecular biology, and common genomic variant callers and annotation tools.
• Experience working with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and high-performance computing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking research in genomics and precision medicine.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating virtual work environment.