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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for bioinformatics postdoc in the United States is $203,468.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Bioinformatics postdocs are researchers who have completed their PhD and are engaged in advanced, temporary research positions focusing on bioinformatics. Their work typically involves the application of computational and statistical techniques to analyze biological data, such as genomics, transcriptomics, or proteomics datasets. Bioinformatics postdocs often work in academic, governmental, or industry labs, contributing to projects like disease gene discovery, drug development, or evolutionary studies. These positions are designed to further develop research skills, publish scientific papers, and prepare for independent research or faculty roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bioinformatics postdoc?

To thrive as a Bioinformatics Postdoc, you need advanced knowledge in computational biology, genomics, and statistical analysis, usually backed by a PhD in bioinformatics or a related field. Expertise with programming languages like Python or R, experience with bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST, GATK), and familiarity with high-performance computing are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective scientific communication set exceptional candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for driving research innovation, interpreting complex biological data, and collaborating successfully within multidisciplinary teams.

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Bioinformatics Postdocs often collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds such as biology, computer science, and statistics. A common challenge is bridging communication gaps between disciplines, as each field has its own terminology and expectations. Additionally, integrating complex biological data with computational pipelines requires both technical expertise and adaptability. Staying current with rapidly evolving bioinformatics tools and ensuring reproducibility of analyses are also key aspects to manage in these collaborative environments.
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Infographic showing various Bioinformatics Postdoc job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $203,468 per year, or $97.8 per hour.

Bioinformatics Scientist (52551)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Objective: The Sbis Bioinformatics Scientist will provide support to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases within the National Institutes of Health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Apply state-of-the-art AI techniques to vaccine target protein design.
  • Utilize High performance computing (HPC).
  • Serve as expert to identify critical/biological findings of experimental data and collaborate with other scientists, using sequence, (protein) structure, and statistics.
  • Maintain proper and detailed documentation of the analysis performed and report results at lab meetings.
  • Apply latest tools to De novo design small protein immunogens.
  • Develop and apply in silico tools to analyze serology of HIV-infected individuals. 1
  • Design and apply in silico analysis tools providing biological insight of vaccine targets including (but not limited to) HIV-1, SARSCoV- 2 spike, Influenza, Dengue/Zika, SIV, Lassa virus and other emerging pathogens.
  • Instruct staff in computational analysis of data.
  • Collaborate with biologists, statisticians and/or other bioinformaticians in the design of models summarizing/explaining experimental data. 2
  • Present new research data in group settings, at meetings or seminars. 3
  • Meet with lab member to present updates.

Basic Qualifications:

  • PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience is required
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
  • Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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