Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD) [$45 - $90/hour]
Key Responsibilities
Design, evaluate, and critique bioinformatics and computational biology workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives
Provide expert-level insights on genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data analysis pipelines
Assess and optimize pipeline parameters, tool configurations, and statistical methods for accuracy and reproducibility
Analyze biological datasets (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, variant calling, protein structure) and provide actionable recommendations
Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of biology-related AI models and tools
Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators
Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer s team
Required Skills And Qualifications
PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience
Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher)
Hands-on experience analyzing biological data (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, variant analysis)
Proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific analysis, plus experience with standard bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, Biopython)
Experience building reproducible workflows with tools such as Nextflow or Snakemake, and comfort working in Linux/command-line environments
Strong statistical, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts
Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex biological domains
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology workflows or benchmarking
Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source bioinformatics software
Background in single-cell analysis, structural biology, proteomics, or drug discovery
prediction/retrosynthesis

Work arrangement
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