About Ciscovery Bio, Inc:
Ciscovery Bio is a genomics company that discovers and utilizes gene regulatory elements for drug development, precision medicine, and biotechnology.
About the Position:
Are you interested in applying the fundamental principles of biology to drug development and treatment? We are seeking a Bioinformatics scientist to join our interdisciplinary R&D team in Philadelphia, PA. This position will play a critical role in building functional genomics-guided predictive models for drug toxicity and efficacy in multiple cellular, pathological or genetic backgrounds.
Job Responsibilities and Expectations:
-Analyze functional genomics data (e.g., massively parallel reporter assay data, RNA-seq)
-Analyze genomic variations from human populations and cancer genomes
-Analyze drug-genome interactions
-Build functional genomics-guided predictive models of drug effects
-Participate in grant writing and preparation of presentations to stakeholders
-Participate in journal clubs to stay current with respect to new and relevant technologies/discoveries
-Present data and communicate effectively
-Work efficiently with external partners
-Work alongside senior leaders to deliver set milestones of the company
Qualifications:
-Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related fields
-Experience with public genome databases (e.g., TCGA, 1000 Genome, HapMap)
-Proficiency in open-source software for population genomics analyses
-Proficiency in NGS analysis
-Proficiency in statistical analysis
-Proficiency with R and Python/Perl
-Experience in Machine Learning techniques, a plus
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
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