Project Title: Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Scientist
Project Location: Mississauga, ON L5N 5M8
Project Duration: 12 Months
The position
The "Data and Analytics - Computational Science" section of Client Informatics is seeking a highly motivated computational biologist/bioinformatics scientist with strong prior experience in single-cell transcriptomics and/or proteomics. The successful candidate will work within cross-functional and matrix teams within Client Research and Early Development (gRED) to support discovery of targets and development of therapeutics aimed at treating diseases in the ophthalmology space. The position is based in the Client Canada office in Mississauga, Ontario (Canada).
The Opportunity
• Analysis of public and internal bulk and single-cell RNA data to support specific therapeutic hypotheses, target and biomarker discovery and development of Client therapeutics
• Evaluating public and internal proteomic datasets ranging from mass-spectrometry to affinity-based platforms for non-invasive biomarker discovery.
• Computational assessment of omics technologies for implementation in clinical trials
• Evaluating mechanisms of drug intervention to therapies in patients with ocular disease
Who you are
• PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field with 3-5 years of experience. Post-doctoral or industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in R and Python and demonstrable experience in single-cell and proteomic analyses
• Familiarity with core concepts of cellular biology and ophthalmology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to work collaboratively in cross-functional and matrix teams
• Strong record of contributions to scientific research in the field of ophthalmology is desirable but not strictly required