Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Scientist in Mississauga, ON

  • Title: Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Scientist
  • Code: RCI-27810
  • RequirementID: 121401
  • Location: Mississauga, ON L5N 5M8
  • Posted Date: 09/26/2024
  • Duration: 12 Months
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  Job Description

Summary

  • The “Data and Analytics - Computational Science” section of Client is looking for a computational biologist/bioinformatics scientist with strong prior experience in single-cell and genetics/genomics analysis to work with the Department of Regenerative Medicine (Immunology) in Client Research and Early Development.
  • The focus of this position is support for the development of therapies aimed at treating inflammation-associated cellular damage and age-related diseases.

 

The Opportunity

  • Analysis of public and internal single-cell RNA and ATAC-seq data to support specific therapeutic hypotheses
  • Support for gene and cell therapy projects in regenerative medicine, with a focus on transcription factor over-expression and regulatory element design
  • Research into the role of senescent cell populations in disease
  • The development of NMF-related tools (topic analysis) for understanding gene expression and regulatory changes between diseased and healthy cells
  • Evaluating mechanisms of epithelial repair in IBD/Ulcerative Colitis, COPD, and AMD

Who you are

  • PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field, or MSc with 3-5 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in R and Python and demonstrable experience in single-cell and genomic analyses
  • History of scientific publications
  • Previous experience with biology-focused computational analyses
  • Clear communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment
  • Machine learning experience is a plus.

Skill Year of experience How it was used?/What was your responsibility/ Task? Provide 1 to 2 bullet points?
Experience with biology-focused computational analyses    
Proficiency in R and Python    
Machine learning     


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