About the Role
The Junior Researcher in Bioinformatics/Data Analysis is responsible for preparing data, conducting basic analyses, and performing scripting tasks under supervision. This position supports documentation efforts, aids in learning bioinformatics tools, and collaborates with the team to further advance research initiatives.
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Job Responsibilities
- Assists in retrieving, cleaning, and preparing datasets for analysis, ensuring data accuracy and readiness for further processing.
- Performs basic statistical analyses and contributes to the generation of visual outputs such as charts and tables to support ongoing projects.
- Provides support in the development, execution, and troubleshooting of scripts under the guidance of senior team members.
- Documents workflows, analysis steps, and coding processes systematically, maintaining well-organized and up-to-date data records.
- Applies established bioinformatics tools and collaborates with domain experts to support data analysis and visualization under supervision.
- Actively participates in team meetings and collaborates with others to contribute to shared research goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Experience
- A bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computer science, evolutionary biology, genetics, computational biology, or a related discipline, with up to 3 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of R or Python.
- Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work in common computing environments, including Linux, Windows, and Macintosh.
- Good problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and ability to follow guidelines.
- Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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