Computational Biologist, Stegmaier Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a Computational Biologist to work in the laboratory of Dr. Kimberly Stegmaier, Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Pediatric Oncology. The Steigmaier Lab focuses on the application of functional and chemical genomic and epigenomic approaches to identify new therapeutic targets in childhood cancer. This information is used to develop new therapeutic approaches for cancers affecting children. 

The Computational Biologist will interact and collaborate closely with other scientists and computational biologists across the Institute and the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT with the goal of providing necessary computational support to many ongoing projects. 

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or related field preferred 
• Familiarity with coding in R or other data analysis / statistics-based language
• Familiarity with coding in Python or other similar scripting language
• Experience with big data
• Experience with data summary visualization
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational techniques, including the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience in computational biology applications
• Experience working in a scientific or medical research setting
• Experience with pipeline/workflow management frameworks (e.g., Snakemake)
• Familiarity with SQL or other database query language

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 groups as protected by law.