Position Objective: Provide services as a Bioinformatics Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases (LPD) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support in software development for genome assembly, sequencing library preparation, and creating workflows for large sequencing and genomic data sets from different sequencing platforms (primarily short-read Illumina and long-read PacBio sequencing data).
- Develop computational pipelines and bioinformatics tools using Snakemake, Nextflow, Python, R, Linux and bash to analyze sequencing data.
- Perform genomic analyses of RNA viruses, especially Influenza and SARS-CoV-2, in respect to intra-host and inter-host evolution, transmission, and genomic variants.
- Perform phylogenetic analyses of RNA viruses.
- Design in vitro validation experiments.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments and results and prepare the information resulting from these experiments for presentations at laboratory-wide meetings and for publication.
- Write reports of findings, state methods and procedures, include any modifications employed, specimens and materials involved and results of experiments.
- Maintain laboratory records.
- Interpret, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment with the Federal Task Leader as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.
- Operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment.
- Work with and support others in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive working manner.
- Work collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications.
- Provide analysis and interpretation of data and preparing summaries of laboratory findings to be used in reports and papers to be presented at scientific meetings and/or publication in scientific journals.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ph.D degree is required.
- Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in bioinformatics is required.
- Experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc).
- Experience in R, Python, and other programming languages.
- Ability to write, submit and publish papers describing research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with intramural and extramural colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This position is contingent upon contract award.
