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Brown University Health

Research Assistant

Providence, RI · On-site

$41K - $68K/yr

SUMMARY The Research Assistant supports laboratory-based brain tumor research within the Department ... Apply statistical, computational and bioinformatic methods to analyze experimental and clinical ...

Brownhealth

Research Assistant

Providence, RI · On-site

$41K - $68K/yr

SUMMARY: The Research Assistant supports laboratory-based brain tumor research within the ... Apply statistical, computational and bioinformatic methods to analyze experimental and clinical ...

Lynker

Bioinformaticist

Miami, FL · On-site

This proposed role will conduct and support bioinformatics research, genomic data analysis ... Participate in publishing research in scientific journals as lead or co-author. * Assist with ...

Texas A&M AgriLife

Research Assistant

Overton, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Overton Proposed Minimum ... and bioinformatic skills to analyze microbiome sequence data. * Assists with supervision of ...

Tamus

Research Assistant

Overton, TX

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Overton Proposed Minimum ... and bioinformatic skills to analyze microbiome sequence data. * Assists with supervision of ...

Lynker Corporation

Bioinformaticist

Miami, FL

This proposed role will conduct and support bioinformatics research, genomic data analysis ... Participate in publishing research in scientific journals as lead or co-author. * Assist with ...

The Texas A&M University System

Research Assistant

Overton, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Overton Proposed Minimum ... and bioinformatic skills to analyze microbiome sequence data. * Assists with supervision of ...

Tamus

Research Assistant

College Station, TX · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Department Chemistry Proposed Minimum ... and basic bioinformatics tools. * Write quarterly research reports summarizing experimental ...

Washington University of St. Louis

$17.10 - $29.09/hr

... assist in storage, investigation and dissemination of large data sets. * Works with research team ... Analytical Thinking, Bioinformatics Tools, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Computational ...

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What does a bioinformatics research assistant do?

A Bioinformatics Research Assistant supports scientific research by applying computational tools and techniques to analyze biological data, such as DNA, RNA, or protein sequences. Their work often involves managing large datasets, running bioinformatics software, and helping interpret results to draw meaningful biological conclusions. They collaborate with researchers, assist in experiment design, and may contribute to scientific publications. This role requires a blend of biology knowledge and programming skills, often using languages like Python or R.

What are some common challenges faced by bioinformatics research assistants, and how can they be addressed?

Bioinformatics Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing large datasets, staying current with rapidly evolving software tools, and effectively communicating complex findings to interdisciplinary teams. To address these challenges, it's important to develop strong organizational skills, maintain flexibility to learn new technologies, and collaborate closely with both computational and biological researchers. Regularly attending team meetings and seeking mentorship from senior staff can also help navigate technical and communication hurdles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bioinformatics research assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bioinformatics Research Assistant, you need a solid background in biology, statistics, and computer science, usually supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R, as well as experience with bioinformatics tools and databases like BLAST or NCBI, are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you interpret data and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for producing accurate scientific analyses, supporting research goals, and advancing discoveries in life sciences.
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Research Assistant - Structural Bioinformatics

Emeryville, CA • On-site

Astera Institute
Scientific Research and Development Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$60 - $80/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

About Astera:

Astera is a private foundation on a mission to steer science and technology toward an abundant future. We believe the coming years will bring an era of unprecedented scientific and technological advancement as exponential progress in AI converges with central advances in other fields to dramatically accelerate innovation. This inflection point provides an unparalleled opportunity to fundamentally rethink the institutions, systems, and tools that drive scientific progress.

Unlike traditional non‑profit research organizations, projects supported by Astera operate like high‑velocity startups, allowing us to focus on ambitious goals, match structure to problem, and attract strong technical talent and leadership. You can read more about our mission, vision, and programming here.

About the Role:

The diffUSE Project at Astera Institute/Radial is building open infrastructure for dynamic structural biology, making protein conformational and ensemble data findable, validated, and reusable at scale. The Research Assistant will support this mission by maintaining data pipelines, curating structural datasets, and running validation checks across X‑ray, cryo-EM, and ensemble‑derived data, working closely with Scientists and software engineers on day‑to‑day technical execution. This is a full‑time, in‑person role suited to someone early in their research career who wants hands‑on exposure to structural biology data infrastructure in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated by the goal of making scientific data more open and reusable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and run bioinformatic pipelines for structural data processing, curation, and quality control.
  • Support development and benchmarking of validation metrics against experimental datasets.
  • Assist with data deposition, formatting, and documentation to meet community data standards.
  • Help prepare datasets, figures, and summaries for publications, reports, and presentations.
  • Coordinate with Scientists and engineers on routine data management tasks and troubleshooting.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • BS or MS in bioinformatics, structural biology, computational biology, or a related field.
  • Working proficiency in Python and familiarity with structural file formats (PDB, mmCIF, mtz).
  • Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail in data handling.
  • Comfortable working across computational and experimental teams in a research setting.
  • Preferred: exposure to crystallography or cryo‑EM data processing; familiarity with PDB, EMDB, or related databases.
Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

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