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GAP SOLUTIONS INC
Bioinformatics Scientist (52551)
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What they do
A Bioinformatician uses computers and software tools to study biology and biology-related data. Conducts studies and maintains biology data; may develop specialized bioinformatics software. Analysis may be used for product development at a pharmaceutical company, disease research at a hospital or health policy research at a public health organization.
$100,750 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Bioinformatics Scientist (52551) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Main Campus/Bethesda
- Bethesda, MD 20892 Apply Overview Salary Range $170,000.00
- $180,000.
Travel Percentage None Category Public Health Apply Description Position Objective:
The Sbis Bioinformatics Scientist will provide support to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases within the National Institutes of Health.Duties and Responsibilities:
Apply state-of-the-art AI techniques to vaccine target protein design. Utilize High performance computing (HPC). Serve as expert to identify critical/biological findings of experimental data and collaborate with other scientists, using sequence, (protein) structure, and statistics. Maintain proper and detailed documentation of the analysis performed and report results at lab meetings. Apply latest tools to De novo design small protein immunogens. Develop and apply in silico tools to analyze serology of HIV-infected individuals. 1 Design and apply in silico analysis tools providing biological insight of vaccine targets including (but not limited to) HIV-1, SARSCoV- 2 spike, Influenza, Dengue/Zika, SIV, Lassa virus and other emerging pathogens.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field. Minimum of 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience is required Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite.Preferred 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.