Computational Biologist - Postdoctoral Researcher

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range:

$108,840.00 Annually

Job Description

NOTE: This is a two-year term appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years.

We have an opening for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in the area of Computational Biology and Genomics. You will work in a highly integrated environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop new methods, tools, and workflows for integrative analysis of large scale multi-omics data. This position is in the Human Health Sciences Group of the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division.

You will

• Conduct research in the field of computational biology tackling challenging problems of biology and human health.
• Process, analyze and interpret large-scale NGS data, including bulk RNA-seq, single-cell/spatial sequencing data, CHIP-seq and ATAC-Seq.
• Organize, analyze, and present data from research at seminars, technical meetings, national and international conferences.
• Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of research to address defined problems.
• Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
• Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment and other national laboratories and industry to accomplish research goals.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Biological Mathematics, Data Science or related fields, with background in enabling novel biological findings from large-scale ‘omics’ data.
• Experience with analysis of NGS data and knowledge/ familiarity with various platforms and NGS protocols.
• Experince in single cell/spatial transcriptomic data analysis and integrative multi-omics approaches is a strong plus.
• Experience with programming languages such as R, Python and/or Perl.
• Skilled in descriptive analysis and data visualization.
• Familiarity with the Linux operating system and statistical knowledge.
• Strong genetics, genomics and molecular biology background.
• Ability to develop independent research projects as demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Ability to prioritize workload and incorporate feedback at a professional manner

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience in DNA and RNA purification methods and sequencing library preparation.
• Experience in Data Mining and Machine Learning.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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