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Overview: Join the HJF Team! We are seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to apply bioinformatics techniques to investigate host factors that are critical for responses to infectious diseases, including HIV-1, dengue, and zika, in the context of natural infection, treatment, and vaccine studies. This position is to support the Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) located at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, MD. This position provides an opportunity to participate in research projects using single-cell multiomics technologies to address questions critical to military and world health. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. with postdoctoral and management experience. The Laboratory of Integrative Multiomics, led by Dr. Rasmi Thomas, uses cutting-edge next-generation sequencing technologies to identify factors involved in host-pathogen interactions. We are at the forefront of developing these technologies for analysis of transcriptomes of single cells and detection of transcripts from intracellular pathogens. The group integrates transcriptomics with other ‘omics’ datasets, such as proteomics and epigenomics, to gain insight into the mechanisms underlying disease pathogenesis, response to vaccination and therapeutics. Responsibilities: Develops and guides the implementation of customized pipelines to efficiently analyze multiomics data. Trains and supervises junior scientists, bioinformatics analysts, and students. Acts as a liaison with research partners. Applies for grants to support novel lines of research. Prepares funding documents, written reports, manuscripts for submission to scientific journals, and patent applications. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Masters Degree required, PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology preferred. Minimum of 6-8 years experience required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expert level programming in languages such as R or Python, demonstrated with sample code. Experience working in a Linux computing environment. Supervisory management experience, team lead, or mentor experience. Able to multi-task and prioritize project timelines when necessary. Experience analyzing high-dimensional biological datasets using the R statistical programming language. Knowledge of genomics, genetics or infectious disease is desired. Experience analyzing single-cell omics data is preferred. Experience analyzing epigenetic data is preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check. Work Environment: This position will take place primarily in an office setting. Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $88,600 - $130,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc. Benefits: HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more. Note: Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the...

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