Cancer Data Analyst Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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The Bhatt Laboratory in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatician to join our dynamic research team. The successful candidate will work on high-impact translational research projects that bridge computational analysis with functional biology to identify novel therapeutic strategies for patients with blood cancers. The lab has established a strong track record of high-impact publications and has received prestigious funding from organizations including the American Cancer Society, European Molecular Biology Organization, American Association for Cancer Research, American Society of Hematology, and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Lab website: https://www.bhatt-lab.com

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze large-scale multi-omics datasets including bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing, ATAC-seq, DNA sequencing, proteomics, and metabolomics data from AML patient samples and preclinical models
  
• Perform differential gene expression analysis, pathway enrichment analysis, and network analysis to identify key regulators of therapy resistance
  
• Analyze clonal evolution and lineage tracing data to map resistance trajectories during AML treatment
  
• Integrate functional genomics data (CRISPR screens) with transcriptomic and epigenomic datasets to identify therapeutic vulnerabilities
  
• Develop machine learning models to predict therapeutic response based on multi-omics features
  
• Build predictive algorithms for patient stratification using dynamic BH3 profiling data and molecular profiles
  
• Apply dimensionality reduction techniques and clustering methods to identify AML subpopulations with distinct resistance mechanisms
  Education and Experience
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field with experience in bioinformatics analysis of genomics data (RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq, or similar)
  Technical Skills
  
• Strong programming skills in R and/or Python, Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis tools and pipelines, Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization, Familiarity with high-performance computing environments and cluster job submission systems, Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub)

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