Senior Data Scientist

Job Description:

Summary:

The Senior Data Scientist will have three primary responsibilities: (1) conducting data analysis on single cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics, (2) clinical bioinformatic analysis, and (3) instructing and training graduate students and postdocs on large data set analysis. The Senior Data Scientist will be conducting analysis within established protocols as needed on several projects in the lab which need to produce high quality results to be included in manuscript submissions and grant applications.

The lab of Dr. Sendurai Mani is dedicated to investigating the biology of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) and identifying the drivers of the cancer stem cell phenotype. The lab is determined to identify resistance mechanisms and develop strategies to prevent and overcome therapy resistance and metastatic progression using preclinical models and profiling patient tumor samples on the single cell level. By target the EMT-signaling pathways and treating metastasis, the lab’s goal is to cure cancer patients regardless of their stage.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 1/31/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Required: Master's Degree in Cell and/or Molecular Biology, or Bioinformatics

• Required: 3 to 5 years of related experience

• And/or equivalent combination of education and experience

• General background knowledge of cancer informatics is highly desired

• Experience with genomics data analysis and programming is highly desired

Job Competencies

• Interest in academic research

• Ability to be organized and keep accurate records

• Dependability and accuracy in work

• Ability to follow detailed instructions

• Proficiency with R, Python, Shell scripting, and advanced data visualization

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to present complex data in clear presentations

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a diverse group of people, with vastly different skills and training

• Outstanding problem-solving skills, ability to implement solutions

• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-01-14

Job Posting Title:

Senior Data Scientist

Department:

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Grade:

Grade 11

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

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