Senior Research Associate, Computational Biology

Colossal Biosciences · Dallas, TX

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A Colossal Biosciences affiliate seeks a Senior Research Associate in computational biology to perform bioinformatics analyses and integrate multi-omics datasets for de-extinction research. The role combines genomic data analysis, tool development, and cross-functional collaboration in a Dallas-based startup environment.

What they're looking for

Two years of bioinformatics experience in functional genomics, comparative genomics, molecular evolution, or genomics statistics
Demonstrated proficiency with Python, R, Perl, Ruby, Java, or BASH scripting for at least two years
Experience managing large-scale genomic data in HPC environments (SGE, SLURM, PBS) or cloud platforms
Proficiency with GIT version control and ability to maintain reproducible workflows and documentation
Experience designing and maintaining databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and connecting to visualization platforms
Bachelor's degree with two years relevant experience or Master's degree in quantitative or basic science
Strong communication skills, detail orientation, and ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments

What you'll be doing

Conduct comparative, functional, and statistical genomics analyses on biological datasets
Develop custom bioinformatics tools and scripts in R and Python for data analysis and visualization
Integrate genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets to address genotype-to-phenotype questions
Maintain electronic laboratory records and prepare reports or presentations for wet-bench scientists and leadership

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