Research Data Scientist - Molecular And Precision Medicine / Medicine

Penn State College of Medicine

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
Phd in bioinformatics or related field
Advanced python programming skills
Experience with single-cell analysis tools like scanpy
The position serves as a senior bioinformatics lead integrating large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets into biologically meaningful discoveries for precision health initiatives

Job Summary

  • The position serves as a senior bioinformatics lead integrating large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets into biologically meaningful discoveries for precision health initiatives.
  • Candidates will collaborate closely with faculty investigators across aging biology, infectious diseases, and cancer biology to design computational strategies aligned with research aims.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Matching Summary

The position serves as a senior bioinformatics lead integrating large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets into biologically meaningful discoveries for precision health initiatives.

Salary

Base: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Bioinformatics or related field
  • Advanced Python programming skills
  • Experience with single-cell analysis tools like Scanpy
  • Integrative multi-omics dataset analysis
  • Reproducible workflow development in Python

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
  • Background in cancer biology or immunology
  • Experience with high-performance computing environments
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Familiarity with cloud-based analysis platforms

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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