The Bandopadhayay Laboratory ( based at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Broad Institute seeks a Bioinformatics Analyst to join in efforts to develop and apply cutting-edge genomic technologies to determine optimal treatment strategies for children with brain tumors. This Bioinformatics Analyst will be co-mentored by our collaborator Dr. Rameen Beroukhim ( and will be involved in cross-disciplinary efforts to generate large datasets describing genetic changes across pediatric brain tumors and other cancers, and to develop and apply sophisticated statistical and computational approaches to analyzing these data. The Bioinformatics Analyst will be involved in cross-disciplinary efforts to generate large datasets describing genetic changes across pediatric brain tumors and other cancers, and to develop and apply sophisticated statistical and computational approaches to analyzing these data.
The ideal candidate will have extensive programming ability and a strong background in mathematics and statistics with a deep interest and background in biology. The ability to collaborate closely with other members of a research team is essential.
Work with researchers and computational biologists to develop and code new algorithms.
· Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Performs tasks to reduce and consolidate output from software. Prepares data for utilization by other scientists.
Monitors new data from public databases, finds and loads missed data, cleans loaded data to satisfy quality control criteria.
the Web, publications and internal DFCI resources.
Directs and guides DNA, RNA and protein sequence database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data.
Implements end-users’ needs in database searching and integration.
Recognizes and reports problems with the data management process and fixes the problems whenever possible.
Bachelors degree required, MS preferred or PhD in bioinformatics, computer science and/or the life sciences and 0-2 years relevant experience. Performs primary duties as above as directed and requires close to moderate supervision.
Familiarity with simple programming using Perl/Python or Java, C/C++, statistical programming using R or related tools, web-development, and database query through SQL.
Familiarity with principles of experimental design and modern data analysis paradigms is required.
As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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