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What is the difference between Direct Cancer Bioinformatics vs Cancer Data Analyst?

AspectDirect Cancer BioinformaticsCancer Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, academic institutionsHospitals, research institutions, healthcare organizations
Industry UsageAnalyzing genomic data, developing bioinformatics pipelines for cancer researchInterpreting clinical data, generating reports for patient care

Direct Cancer Bioinformatics focuses on developing computational tools and analyzing genomic data specifically for cancer research, often involving laboratory-based data analysis. Cancer Data Analysts interpret clinical and research data to support patient treatment and healthcare decisions. While both roles require data analysis skills, Direct Cancer Bioinformatics emphasizes bioinformatics techniques and genomic data, whereas Cancer Data Analysts focus more on clinical data interpretation.

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Postdoctoral Associate - Bioinformatics

Postdoctoral Associate - Bioinformatics

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

$64K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Bioinformatics
Division: Pediatrics
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $64,356
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summary
A postdoctoral bioinformatic position is immediately available in the Taylor laboratory to study, plan, direct and conduct specialized and advanced research experiments within the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Program. This position will be responsible for evaluation and analyzing large sequencing and multiome data-sets.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
  • Develop new and innovative strategies for the analysis of cutting-edge single cell transcriptomic datasets to investigate gene function during normal mammalian brain development, and how abnormalities in normal brain development lead to the development of brain cancers.
  • Mining, analysis and interpretation of data (whole-genome, whole-exome, ChIP-seq and RNAseq) in light of tumour evolution, with the aim of understanding the underlying dynamics of tumour growth, relapse, metastases and progression.
  • Collect and analyze data and presenting at national/international meetings.
  • Prepare manuscripts for publication.
  • Apply for external fellowships.
  • Mentor junior lab members.
  • Establish new research protocols and procedures.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
  • No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD or MD with previous training in biochemistry or cell biology and possess exceptional computational skills. The most advanced degree must have been conferred within the last 3 years.
  • Prior experience with brain development, and/or cancer cell biology would be an asset.
  • Experience with large-scale genomic data would also be advantageous.
  • Prior first author publications are highly desirable.
  • Must be self-motivated, well-organized, highly independent, and willing to train new students.
  • Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills are mandatory.
  • A detailed CV and the names and contact information for at least three references should accompany the application.
  • Candidates with external funding or scholarships to help support their salary will be highly recruited.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Requisition ID: 24542

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