At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, we're not just advancing medicine – we're revolutionizing the future of biomedical research. We are actively seeking a Biomedical Data Scientist 2 to join our dynamic team at UHealth, where you’ll work at the intersection of cutting-edge bioinformatics and data science. As part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers, data engineers, and developers, you’ll design, build, and maintain bioinformatic pipelines that push the boundaries of cancer research and healthcare.
Your Role:As a Biomedical Data Scientist 2, you’ll lead the development of innovative bioinformatic tools and pipelines that integrate with our state-of-the-art data analytics platform. You’ll leverage your expertise in big data and AI approaches to analyze large-scale biomedical datasets, driving key insights that will contribute directly to accelerating cancer research and improving patient outcomes. Your contributions will have a lasting impact on both academic advancements and real-world clinical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Development: Spearhead the creation of data portals for storing, managing, and analyzing multidimensional biomedical data, integrating multiple datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, ATAC-seq) into Sylvester's infrastructure.
- Drive Innovation: Develop pipelines and workflows that integrate publicly available datasets with cutting-edge research tools, enhancing data accessibility and usability.
- Build Algorithms: Leverage AI and computational algorithms to identify novel drug targets and develop strategies for effective drug combination prioritization.
- Optimization: Use predictive modeling to optimize research outcomes and continuously refine and improve model performance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with research scientists, data engineers, and stakeholders across the university to drive data-driven solutions, ensuring smooth implementation and feedback loops.
- Monitor and Analyze: Develop tools and processes for monitoring model performance, ensuring data accuracy, and enhancing predictive capabilities.
- Documentation: Write and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation to ensure consistency and high standards in data handling and analysis.
Core Qualifications:
- Educational Background: PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, data science, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Technical Expertise: Fluency in R or Python, and experience working in Unix (bash).
- Bioinformatics Proficiency: Experience with NGS data analysis and tools like BWA, STAR, Picard, GATK, as well as bioinformatics workflow systems (e.g., Cromwell) and pipeline languages (WDL).
- Data Management: Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
- Version Control: Experience using Git for version control in collaborative environments.
- Collaboration Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in bioinformatics.
- Cloud Computing: Familiarity with Cloud environments (e.g., Azure), and container technologies (e.g., Docker).
- Machine Learning: Experience with ML frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow) and deploying machine learning models.
- High Performance Computing: Exposure to HPC environments is a plus.
Why Join Us?At UHealth and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research while working with a team of highly motivated professionals in the biomedical field. Our commitment to academic excellence and cutting-edge research offers an exciting environment for data scientists looking to make a meaningful difference in healthcare.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition remission
- Access to the latest in research technologies and cutting-edge healthcare solutions
We believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where innovation thrives. At Sylvester, your work will not only shape the future of biomedical research but also have a lasting impact on cancer care worldwide.
Ready to Make an Impact?If you're passionate about using data science to transform healthcare and advance the fight against cancer, apply today and become part of our exciting journey at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
