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Overview: Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Bioinformatics Programmer Analyst II to analyze, design, develop, modify, test, and implement software tools and scripts to support analysis of bioinformatic data. Reviews user needs and requests and to develop bioinformatic pipelines supporting primary analysis of clinical, proteomeand genome data. Participates in the development of and ensures adherence to project schedules. Develops custom scripts and applications, test applications, create software patches, and perform routine maintenance. This position will be in support of Gynecologic Cancer-Center of Excellence (GYN-COE) located at the Women’s Health Integrated Research Center (WHIRC) in Annandale, Virginia. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals. Responsibilities: • Analyze, design, develop, modify, test, and implement software tools and scripts to support bioinformatic analysis of multi-omic data including clinical, proteome and genome data levels. • Creates detailed test cases and document all programming and systems changes to include flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and revision dates. • Uses a variety of technologies, including scripting languages, proprietary and open source software development tools and various data management platforms to create applications, utilities and integrations to help automate research data processing and analysis. • Evaluate and configure systems and peripherals for performance and serviceability, reliability, availability, and performs operational requirement studies within a system environment context. Recommends enhancements or changes to the system configuration to maintain optimum system performance and utility. • Arranges project requirements in programming sequence by analyzing requirements; prepares a workflow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, programming language, and logic. • Works with senior scientists, data analysts and Information Technology (IT) personnel to determine and design the best technical solutions. • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role. Qualifications: Education and Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field. • Minimum of 3-5 years experience required Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Working knowledge of bioinformatics tools and software including R, MATLAB, Perl and Python. Experience with R Shiny desired, but not required. • Demonstrated expertise in bioinformatic data analysis that ideally includes co-authored scientific publications and conference abstracts. • Experience with one or more web client technologies, e.g. JSP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, and ExtJS. • Experience with relational database application development and Structured Query Language (SQL, MySQL, etc.) skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the desire to learn new technologies. • Strong Java object-oriented design and coding skills with Java-based server technologies. • Excellent communications skills and the ability to work effectively in the scientific research domain. Physical Capabilities • Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods. Work Environment • This position will take place primarily in an office setting. Compensation • The annual salary range for this position is $64,200-$80,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc. Benefits • HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more. Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Senior Scientist – Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Kellogg Lab Be at the forefront of the gene editing revolution and contribute to developing next generation therapies for children. Top-tier compensation and benefits, supportive and collaborative team environment with unique opportunities and exciting potential for career advancement. Job Description Overview As part of the Structural Biology Department at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Kellogg lab seeks a talented computational biologist who is looking to make high-impact contributions on exciting challenges at the scientific frontier of genome-editing. The Kellogg lab uses cutting edge genetics, cryo-electron microscopy, machine-learning, and protein design to develop novel transposon-based genome-editing tools. Located on the 6th floor of the new Inspiration4 Advanced Research Center (opened in 2021), the Kellogg lab leads the forefront of research in understanding the biology of CRISPR-associated transposons (Science, 2023, Molecular Cell, 2023, Science, 2023, Nature, 2023, PNAS, 2022, Science, 2021, and more) and is well supported by the NIH, Pew Biomedical Foundation, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to develop novel approaches to engineer programmable transposons for clinical gene replacement therapy. The Kellogg lab is a highly interdisciplinary scientific environment, routinely working with generously supported St. Jude research core facilities: Cryo-EM Center, the Protein Technology Center, the Single-Molecule Imaging Center, the Center for Advanced Genome Editing, and the Cell & Tissue Imaging Center. The Kellogg lab is a scientifically enriching environment with regular CRISPR supergroup discussions with Dr. Shengdar Tsai. In addition, the Kellogg lab is an active member of RosettaCommons and the Rosetta community. In this position, the candidate will be exposed to multiple, cutting edge techniques spanning cryo-electron microscopy, computational protein design, machine learning, and advanced genomics in a world class research environment aimed at advancing cures for genetic disorders. About you The successful candidate will be an independent learner with strong critical thinking skills and excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone with an outstanding independent track-record and stellar academic background. The ideal candidate is passionate about research and committed to developing tomorrow’s cures for children with devastating genetic disorders. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience in one of the following (or more): bioinformatic analyses (metagenomic mining is a major plus), reconstructing evolutionary trajectories, mining transposable element databases, etc.. Scientists are expected to operate independently by leading new research directions in the Kellogg lab. The candidate will be mentored in manuscript preparation and be given opportunities for career advancement via conference attendance and oral presentation sponsorship. Responsibilities: • Develop new research directions under close mentorship of Dr. Kellogg. • Stay up to date with latest CRISPR and transposon literature, conduct regular literature reviews in collaboration with Dr. Kellogg and other Kellogg lab members. • Collaborate with other Kellogg lab members to design & clone large DNA libraries using state of the art machine learning methods • Map phylogenetic relationships of transposons and associated systems to map functional interactions. • Develop innovative sequence profile machine-learning based protein design pipelines in collaboration with Dr. Kellogg • Collaborate with Kellogg lab members to develop novel tools/assays to collectively advance lab research goals. • Mentor Kellogg lab members in executing internally developed computational analyses and pipelines. • Prepare manuscripts and present research at relevant conferences, including but not limited to: CRISPR, transposon evolution, or genome-engineering conferences. Opportunities for Professional Growth • The candidate will be given opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary scientific research and be mentored in developing leadership skills. • The candidate will be given opportunities to develop new skills in collaboration with Kellogg lab members. • The candidate will be given opportunities to attend diverse scientific conferences in the areas of computational protein design (including the Rosetta community), machine learning, genome-editing, and transposon biology. • The candidate will be given opportunities for oral presentations at local and national venues as well as opportunities to develop independent research directions. St Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently named as one of Fortune magazine’s “Best Companies to Work for” and top 10 “Best Places to Work in Academia” by the Scientist Magazine. St Jude is located in Memphis, Tennessee, the 28th most populous city in America. Memphis is a historic city with an affordable cost of living along with world class dining and strong cultural tradition in music and theater. Memphis enjoys a mild, sunny climate year-round and has some of the largest outdoor green spaces of any big city. St. Jude Employees receive: • Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. • Excellent healthcare plans with zero to low health premium costs. • Generous retirement benefits with contributions from St. Jude • Onsite health clinic, pharmacy, and exercise facilities. • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance. • Immigration Services • Tuition Reimbursement The Kellogg lab is committed to building a lab culture that is based on respect, diversity, and inclusion which contributes to a dynamic, innovative, and creative scientific environment that is fundamentally based on empathy and intellectual curiosity. The Kellogg lab is known for their rigor and fast pace, consistently aiming for ambitious goals that greatly expand the boundaries of human knowledge. The Kellogg lab is proud to be home to ambitious, curious, and fun-loving scientists of all nationalities and backgrounds. Minimum Education Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field is required. Minimum Experience • At least one first author publication from a reputable journal. • Strong candidates from a related field (evolutionary biology, ancestral sequence reconstruction, or mining metagenomic databases) are encouraged to apply. This Position May be Ideal For: • Scientists who love doing science and mentoring junior scientists but hate looking for stable sources of funding. • Scientists who love the curiosity-driven environment of academia and the resources and support that come with industry • D.s with post-degree experience looking to expand in ambitious new directions in a translationally focused environment. • Experienced Computational Biologists looking for a stimulating, collaborative, and interdisciplinary lab environment committed to creating tomorrow’s genome-editing tools. To virtually meet Dr. Kellogg, check out The Plunge, a Cryo-EM Podcast she and two colleagues hosted. Dr. Kellogg was also recently featured on Cryo-Talk to talk about her life & work. Click on website link to apply or email us to learn more! Tagged as: Data Science, Life Sciences

Overview ATCC’s Sequencing and Bioinformatics Center is continuing to expand and is looking for a new remote Bioinformatician to join their team. The Bioinformatician is responsible for using bioinformatics tools to process, analyze, and interpret biological ‘omics data and NGS. They will support both internal ATCC teams and external client bioinformatics needs. The Bioinformatician will help visualize and present complex data and will contribute to the development and content of the ATCC Genome Portal spanning a wide range of microbial data. We are seeking a Bioinformatician with genomics and whole genome sequencing experience familiar with computational biology software in a Linux cluster environment. Apply today for immediate consideration. #LI-Remote Responsibilities • Run and assist in writing and custom bioinformatics scripts using existing published tools and occasionally tools developed for purpose, summarize the results in a digestible manner and deliver the information using established reporting procedures. • Leverage current ML/AI data science techniques to enhance analysis and expand team expertise having a familiarity with ML libraries (e.g. Scikit-learn, Tensorflow, PyTorch, Biopython) as well as biological models (e.g. DNA/ProteinBERT).• Support staff with writing, maintaining, and improving production scripts which automate processes and analyses related to NGS.• Support the publication of WGS and varied data types to the ATCC Genome Portal by continuous development of routine data management and processing to ensure timely processing and adhering to defined quality assurance criteria.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support research and development projects supporting experimental design and data interpretation. Utilize data visualization methods to effectively communicate complex biological data insights.• Work within departmental code style guidelines while also contributing to their evolution and participate in regularly scheduled code reviews to ensure code quality. Qualifications The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' experience or equivalent experience. • Master’s degree 0-3 years of relevant experience. • Degrees should be in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or Computational Biology and similar fields. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases such as BLAST, Ensembl, and UCSC Genome Browser. • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Google Cloud for bioinformatics applications. • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Perl. • Ability to create various types of visualizations, including line plots, bar charts, histograms, scatter plots, and heat maps, to represent data trends, distributions, and correlations. • Strong understanding of next-generation sequencing (NGS). • Good interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred Qualification: • Experience with tools and libraries such as RShiny, RMarkdown, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and ggplot2 for creating interactive and static visualizations. • Familiarity with Linux high-performance computing environments. • Experience with machine learning techniques and their application to biological data. Benefits We Invest in You • Health & Wellness: • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D • Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance • Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling • Financial security: • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards • Corporate bonus program • Mission Focused: • Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shape the future of science with us.

Paid bioinformatics annotator internships are available at MindSpec, Inc. We are currently developing additional interactive database modules for AutDB/SFARI Gene. Interns will be trained to extract data from scientific literature using controlled vocabularies. Qualifications: We are seeking talented and motivated individuals interested in working in a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include participating in the annotation of disease-related information for data mining and visualization. The position offers an opportunity to work in the rapidly evolving area of multi-factorial disease biology in a flexible, dynamic research environment. Applicants must have or be pursuing an B.S. degree or higher in Bioinformatics/Molecular Biology/Neurobiology, or related field, with a strong knowledge of genetics, animal models or neuroimaging. Applicants should also have excellent written and oral communication skills; display good ability to work with others, and the ability to conduct assignments on multiple projects under tight deadlines. How to Apply: Please send cover letter and curriculum vitae to job@mindspec.org.

Payroll Title: BIOINFORMATICS PROGR 1 Department: PEDIATRICS Hiring Pay Scale $69,500.00 - $96,500.00 / Year Worksite: La Jolla Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: Uncovered Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday #136064 Bioinformatics Programmer 1 Filing Deadline: Tue 8/5/2025 Apply Now UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 7/24/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 8/05/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The internationally renowned faculty play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as more than 300 professional, research and administrative staff who along with the department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically-advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment. Under the direct supervision of the PI, the incumbent will perform programming and/or assist in design and analysis of systems to decipher the role of genetic variation on human traits. Projects will focus on investigation of structurally complex regions of the genome associated with human diseases using a variety of techniques including graph-based genome representations. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining computational pipelines for processing, analyzing, and visualizing large volumes of whole genome sequence data and analysis of large biobanks. Pipelines will consist of open source as well as custom software. The incumbent will also assist with the development and maintenance of web applications. Assists with packaging custom software as open source tools. Under direct supervision, applies professional bioinformatics concepts and computational procedures to complete small projects or portions of projects. Works on assignments of limited scope and complexity. Follows standard programming procedures to analyze situations and data from which answers can be readily obtained. QUALIFICATIONS • Four (4) years of related experience, education/training, or Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational / programming. • Basic knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures. • Basic knowledge of applications programming and web development. Familiarity with C/C++, Python, R with the ability to work comfortably in a Linux environment. • Basic knowledge of databases. • Basic project management skills. • Basic knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research. • Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals and groups, both within and outside the University. • Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner. • Self motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills. • Basic knowledge of application and data security concepts. • Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of confidentiality in handling files and data and clear understanding of the Universities data privacy and acceptable use policies and procedures. • Ability to assist with virtual machines and designing and creating web applications in HTML, CSS, and Javascript. • Ability to assist with HPC, including job submission and resource management. • Familiarity with Github or a related platform for code maintenance and collaboration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Understanding of whole genome sequencing using various technologies (e.g. short and long reads) and data structures including pangenome graphs. • Demonstrated ability to work in cloud computing environments, such as Amazon Web Resources. SPECIAL CONDITIONS • Employment is subject to a criminal background check. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $69,500 - $123,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $33.29 - $59.15 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. 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Job Description We are looking for a Biology Expert to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model. In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of biology- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science. Benefits: • This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position • You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on • You can work on your own schedule • Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work Responsibilities: • Give AI chatbots diverse and complex biology problems and evaluate their outputs • Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance Qualifications: • A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required • Fluency in English (native or bilingual level) • Detail-oriented • Proficient in biology and inductive/deductive reasoning, experimental design, data interpretation, and systems-level thinking. Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you.

SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Bioinformatics Engineer I – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA): Support computational environments focused on the management, transfer, formatting, and processing of complex data types associated with genomics and proteomics. Support the bioinformatics analytical groups and assist in the implementation of basic systems for data manipulation and analysis pipelines, applications, and bioinformatics-specific hardware configurations. Collaborate with bioinformatics group members to develop functioning pipelines upstream of customized analysis workflow, maintain data pipelines, and execute development testing for commonly used applications. Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, plan, and execute the development of platforms that support healthcare research. Develop infrastructure automation for efficient resource management across multiple environments using Terragrunt and Terraform. Deploy and maintain scalable Kubernetes-based applications, ensuring secure and high-performance applications in production, and facilitating large-scale data analysis and research. Assist with building and maintaining secure cloud environments for the Arcus research platforms, ensuring robust data privacy and compliance with healthcare regulations. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics or a related field and 1 year of experience working with bioinformatics data, Cloud infrastructure, and containerization, including developing bioinformatics pipelines in a Cloud environment and building ETL pipelines to transfer NGS/bioinformatics data, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to manage IT infrastructure, and Docker for containerization, as well as LINUX, R and Python. Telecommuters considered. Travel (<5%) for quarterly meetings. Send resumes to: oivs@chop.edu. #LI-DNI At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Bioinformatics Analyst (Cheminformatics) to work the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL 33146. CORE JOB SUMMARY The Bioinformatics Analyst works with research staff to extend capabilities in bioinformatics and improve understanding of genetic variation in human health and disease. The Bioinformatics Analyst maintains and performs analysis with existing pipelines while assisting and benchmarking the development of novel methods. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS ● Runs and maintains existing next generation data analysis pipelines. ● Assists senior bioinformatics analysts in pipeline and algorithm development and validation. ● Extracts features of interest from data relating to specific biological questions. ● Contributes to the maintenance of genomic and clinical databases. ● Performs statistical and integrative data analysis on genomics and clinical data. ● Works along-side other team members and data analysts. ● Follows standard operating procedures, documentation, and scripts to generate reports. ● Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: PhD degree in relevant field Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: ● Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. ● Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. ● Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. ● Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. ● Proficiency in computer software. Department Specific Functions & Qualifications The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center & the Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology are actively seeking a full-time Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics Analyst to work on the UHealth campus in Downtown Miami. At Sylvester, we are at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform drug discovery and development. Our mission is to accelerate the delivery of therapeutic solutions to patients through state-of-the-art technology and groundbreaking research. The Analyst will leverage expertise in computational chemistry, bioinformatics, and AI to process and analyze large-scale biomedical, small molecule bioactivity, structural biology, image, and clinicogenomic datasets, integrating them with the Sylvester Data Portal. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team of research scientists, data engineers, and full-stack developers, using state-of-the-art software development practices to enhance the university’s research activities. Primary Responsibilities: ● Process and analyze large-scale multi-omics and drug discovery datasets (WES, WGS, bulk/single-cell RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq, Drug Screening, CRISPR Screening). ● Develop and maintain production-grade pipelines for processing and analysis of diverse biomedical datasets. ● Develop visualization and bioinformatic analysis tools for exploring diverse biomedical data. ● Integrate developed tools and pipelines with Sylvester’s internal end-user data analytics platform. ● Apply state-of-the-art AI, bioinformatics, and biostatistics approaches to cancer precision medicine. ● Write standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation. ● Develop and apply AI/ML models for structure-based and ligand-based drug design. ● Utilize computational tools to predict and optimize pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) properties of drug candidates. ● Design and implement algorithms to identify novel drug candidates and elucidate their mechanisms of action. ● Integrate and analyze large-scale biological, chemical, and clinical datasets to extract insights and inform drug discovery decisions. ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance drug discovery projects. ● Analyze and interpret PK/PD data using advanced statistical and modeling software. ● Stay updated with advancements in computational chemistry, AI, and bioinformatics. ● Contribute to the development of new computational tools and methodologies. ● Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ● Participate in scientific discussions and strategy meetings, providing AI/ML expertise. ● Author scientific papers, reports, and patents related to AI/ML in drug discovery. Preferred Requirements ● PhD or MSc degree in computational chemistry, computational biology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computational sciences, or a related field. ● Fluency in R or Python and Unix (bash). ● Experience with analyzing and interpreting different omics and/or drug discovery datasets (WES, WGS, bulk/single-cell RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq, Drug Screening, CRISPR Screening). ● Experience with using common open-source bioinformatics/NGS workflows (BWA, STAR, Picard, GATK, etc.). ● Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), and developing and deploying machine learning models. ● Highly motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently and with a team. ● Excellent skills in communication, organization, and time management. Preferred Qualifications ● For Ph.D. holders: 0-3 years of relevant experience in computational chemistry, AI, and drug discovery. ● Deep expertise with chemical toolkits such as DeepChem, ChemAxon, OEChem, or RDKit. ● Familiarity with drug discovery databases (CTRP, GDSC, PRISM, CCLE, DepMap, LINCS) and publicly available clinicogenomic datasets (CPTAC, TCGA, AACR Project GENIE, etc.). ● Experience with Cloud Computing Environments (e.g., Azure). ● Familiarity with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). ● Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker). ● Experience with Generative AI tools and techniques. ● Familiarity with High Performance Computing. ● Familiarity with version control (Git). #LI-YC1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A9

TRUE JOB TITLE: Scientific Application Specialist, Digital & AI LOCATION: 300 North Beacon, Suite 501 Watertown, MA SCHEDULE: Onsite 5 days, M-F DURATION: 6 months TOP SKILLS per MANAGER: 1. Experience in Laboratory Informatics 2. Experience in Data Analysis and Management 3. Technical knowledge of Digital Solutions TRUE JOB TITLE: Scientific Application Specialist Digital & AI Computational Biologist who has robust experience in Lab IT and scientific enterprise applications, with a capability to articulate project management concepts and IT terminologies clearly. Proficiency in processing biological numerical data, in addition to any bibliographic analysis work focused on LLMs, will be essential for success in this role. Expertise in data analysis and high-performance computing (HPC) application development, particularly in next-generation sequencing (NGS), which could be beneficial for analyzing population data. • Familiarity with bioinformatics workflows like mRNA, and has worked in both research and GMP contexts, illustrating distinct approaches to data capture in electronic lab notebooks (ELN). • Gathering requirements from scientists before tool development, has experience in creating large language models (LLMs) and end-to-end pipelines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Develop and Implement Digital Innovation Solutions - Collaborate with researchers, laboratory staff, and the Digital Science team to understand their informatics needs and challenges - Identify, evaluate, and implement laboratory informatics solutions to access and visualize human data including public and proprietary data 2. Streamline Data Management: - Work on projects that enhance data accessibility, integrity, and usability while maintaining FAIR principles. - Ensure that data management practices are efficient and aligned with the latest digital technologies. 3. Collaborate with Digital & AI Team: - Partner with the Digital & AI team to identify and deploy new digital solutions. - Ensure that these solutions are effectively integrated into the research workflows for biology and pharmacology studies. 4. Training and Support: - Train scientists on the available digital solutions and provide ongoing support to ensure they are effectively utilized. - Develop training materials and conduct workshops as needed. 5. Propose New Solutions: - Continuously evaluate the current digital tools and propose new solutions that can further enhance the research capabilities of the team. - Stay updated with the latest advancements in digital technologies and their applications in scientific research. 6. Project Management: - Manage digital solution projects from conception to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with research goals. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field from an accredited university OR Master’s degree in bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field from an accredited university General qualifications: • Proven experience in Laboratory Informatics, preferably in a pharmaceutical research setting. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java. • Experience with database management systems and data analysis tools as well as laboratory information management systems (LIMS). • Technical knowledge to configure / administer / maintain (vendor or home-built) digital solutions. • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and data privacy standards in research. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Bioinformatics Analyst (Cheminformatics) to work the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL 33146. CORE JOB SUMMARY The Bioinformatics Analyst works with research staff to extend capabilities in bioinformatics and improve understanding of genetic variation in human health and disease. The Bioinformatics Analyst maintains and performs analysis with existing pipelines while assisting and benchmarking the development of novel methods. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS ● Runs and maintains existing next generation data analysis pipelines. ● Assists senior bioinformatics analysts in pipeline and algorithm development and validation. ● Extracts features of interest from data relating to specific biological questions. ● Contributes to the maintenance of genomic and clinical databases. ● Performs statistical and integrative data analysis on genomics and clinical data. ● Works along-side other team members and data analysts. ● Follows standard operating procedures, documentation, and scripts to generate reports. ● Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: PhD degree in relevant field Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: ● Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. ● Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. ● Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. ● Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. ● Proficiency in computer software. Department Specific Functions & Qualifications The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center & the Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology are actively seeking a full-time Bioinformatics / Cheminformatics Analyst to work on the UHealth campus in Downtown Miami. At Sylvester, we are at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform drug discovery and development. Our mission is to accelerate the delivery of therapeutic solutions to patients through state-of-the-art technology and groundbreaking research. The Analyst will leverage expertise in computational chemistry, bioinformatics, and AI to process and analyze large-scale biomedical, small molecule bioactivity, structural biology, image, and clinicogenomic datasets, integrating them with the Sylvester Data Portal. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team of research scientists, data engineers, and full-stack developers, using state-of-the-art software development practices to enhance the university’s research activities. Primary Responsibilities: ● Process and analyze large-scale multi-omics and drug discovery datasets (WES, WGS, bulk/single-cell RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq, Drug Screening, CRISPR Screening). ● Develop and maintain production-grade pipelines for processing and analysis of diverse biomedical datasets. ● Develop visualization and bioinformatic analysis tools for exploring diverse biomedical data. ● Integrate developed tools and pipelines with Sylvester’s internal end-user data analytics platform. ● Apply state-of-the-art AI, bioinformatics, and biostatistics approaches to cancer precision medicine. ● Write standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation. ● Develop and apply AI/ML models for structure-based and ligand-based drug design. ● Utilize computational tools to predict and optimize pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) properties of drug candidates. ● Design and implement algorithms to identify novel drug candidates and elucidate their mechanisms of action. ● Integrate and analyze large-scale biological, chemical, and clinical datasets to extract insights and inform drug discovery decisions. ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance drug discovery projects. ● Analyze and interpret PK/PD data using advanced statistical and modeling software. ● Stay updated with advancements in computational chemistry, AI, and bioinformatics. ● Contribute to the development of new computational tools and methodologies. ● Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ● Participate in scientific discussions and strategy meetings, providing AI/ML expertise. ● Author scientific papers, reports, and patents related to AI/ML in drug discovery. Preferred Requirements ● PhD or MSc degree in computational chemistry, computational biology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computational sciences, or a related field. ● Fluency in R or Python and Unix (bash). ● Experience with analyzing and interpreting different omics and/or drug discovery datasets (WES, WGS, bulk/single-cell RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq, Drug Screening, CRISPR Screening). ● Experience with using common open-source bioinformatics/NGS workflows (BWA, STAR, Picard, GATK, etc.). ● Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), and developing and deploying machine learning models. ● Highly motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently and with a team. ● Excellent skills in communication, organization, and time management. Preferred Qualifications ● For Ph.D. holders: 0-3 years of relevant experience in computational chemistry, AI, and drug discovery. ● Deep expertise with chemical toolkits such as DeepChem, ChemAxon, OEChem, or RDKit. ● Familiarity with drug discovery databases (CTRP, GDSC, PRISM, CCLE, DepMap, LINCS) and publicly available clinicogenomic datasets (CPTAC, TCGA, AACR Project GENIE, etc.). ● Experience with Cloud Computing Environments (e.g., Azure). ● Familiarity with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). ● Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker). ● Experience with Generative AI tools and techniques. ● Familiarity with High Performance Computing. ● Familiarity with version control (Git). #LI-YC1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A9 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.