Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PacBio is a premier life science technology company that designs and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions aimed at resolving genetically complex problems. The role involves developing and applying long-read sequencing methods in cancer research and human genomics, including building software for data analysis and collaborating with various partners.
Responsibilities
• Build reliable, well-tested bioinformatic software and end-to-end analysis pipelines
• Apply bioinformatic tools to answer biological questions related to human health, including cancer and rare disease
• Collaborate with external partners in both academia and industry, supporting and leading projects
• Benchmark and evaluate bioinformatic methods
• Communicate scientific findings through oral and written formats, including papers, posters, and talks at national and international scientific conferences
Skills
• Ph.D. in a computational or biological field (e.g., bioinformatics, genetics, genomics, computer science)
• Strong programming skills in Rust, Python, or C++
• Proficiency in analyzing large-scale sequencing datasets (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, genome assemblies)
• Foundational understanding of cancer genetics, human genomics, or RNA biology, with interest in developing deep expertise in these areas
• Basic statistical skills for analyzing large datasets, including visualization, modeling, and quality control
• Track record of scientific publishing, including first-author manuscripts
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience working within large scientific consortia and collaborating closely with both wet-lab and computational teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain analysis pipelines using WDL or Snakemake
• Experience building and deploying containerized software (e.g., Docker or Singularity)
• Familiarity with modern software development practices
Company Overview
• PacBio is a biotechnology company that designs, develops, and manufactures sequencing systems. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.pacb.com.
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