Job Description
- A research opportunity for experienced bioinformatics scientists with some background in cancer epigenetics or molecular/cancer biology
- Bioinformatics analysis of large scale DNA-sequencing datasets derived from CUT&RUN/CUT&Tag or ChIP assays in cancer cells or other cell types
- Transcriptomic analysis of bulk- or single-cell RNA-seq obtained from in vitro cell lines or human tumor samples
- Statistical modeling using large biological datasets, DNA-seq and RNA-sequencing
Qualifications and Job Details
Required and Preferred Skills
A background in analysis of large biological datasets, such as DNA sequencing datasets after CUT&Run/CUT&Tag and CHIP-seq assays, RNA-sequencing datasets, whole exome sequencing datasets, single-cell sequencing datasets, is required.
The position requires a Ph.D. in computational/bioinformatics biology, genetics, genomics, computer science or data science with a focus on cancer epigenetics (analysis of ChIP-seq or CUT&RUN/CUT&Tag derived datasets). Experience in using data science tools is necessary.
Bioinformatics, biostatistics, analysis of DNA sequencing datasets after CUT&Run and CHIP-seq assays, RNA-sequencing datasets, whole exome sequencing datasets, single-cell sequencing datasets, background in molecular/cancer biology (some “wet” lab experience).
About the NCI Center for Cancer Research
The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is home to nearly 250 basic and clinical research groups located on two campuses just outside of Washington, D.C. CCR is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and makes up the largest component of the research effort at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Centrally supported by long-term funding and a culture of complete intellectual freedom, CCR scientists are able to pursue the most important and challenging problems in cancer research. We collaborate with academic and commercial partners and advocacy groups across the world in efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and HIV/AIDS. The CCR research portfolio covers the full spectrum of biological and biomedical research. Our work ranges from basic to translational and clinical, and our clinical trials are conducted in the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research that offers a robust infrastructure to support CCR’s patients on an estimated 250 open studies. The success of CCR is grounded in an exceptionally strong discovery research program that provides the foundation for the seamless translation of insights from bench to bedside. Read more about CCR, the benefits of working at CCR and hear from our staff on their CCR experiences.
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