The role supports the Singapore Food Agency's mission to ensure a safe food supply through advanced scientific evidence and data science
Job Summary
The role supports the Singapore Food Agency's mission to ensure a safe food supply through advanced scientific evidence and data science.
Officers will drive the implementation of AI-driven genomics workflows to enhance pathogen characterization and risk assessment from genomic data.
The position requires developing computational strategies to manage large-scale genomic datasets while communicating results to diverse audiences including academia and policymakers.
Matching Summary
The role supports the Singapore Food Agency's mission to ensure a safe food supply through advanced scientific evidence and data science.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Python or R programming proficiency
AI/ML model development and validation
Bioinformatics analysis of metagenomics data
WGS (Whole Genome Sequencing) data analysis
Unix environment and workflow management
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of microbiology techniques
Understanding of food epidemiology
Experience with Nextflow or Snakemake
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate with policy makers
Key Requirements
BSc, MSc or PhD in computational biology or computer science
Proficiency in Python, R, and machine learning frameworks
Experience with Unix environments and workflow systems
Knowledge of deep learning and model validation methods