HMS - Associate in Biomedical Informatics (Farhat lab)

Harvard University, United States

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Title HMS - Associate in Biomedical Informatics (Farhat lab)
School Harvard Medical School
Department/Area Research
Position Description
The Farhat lab in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the Harvard Medical School is a translational lab that combines genomics and informatics to understand and better control drug resistant tuberculosis and other infections. We are particularly interested in bacterial genome wide association, prediction of phenotype from genotype and methodological development around this. We also apply theoretical evolutionary concepts to better understand genetic diversity and population dynamics of bacterial populations in the host.We are seeking an Associate to conduct bioinformatic analysis comparing sequence diversity in sputum verses culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) samples. The Associate will be researching how they both correlate with treatment outcome. It is expected that result will be written and presented at lab meetings, resulting in a final submission of a manuscript for publication.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field
Additional Qualifications
Proficiency in programming languages (R, Python, Java). Excellent written and verbal communication.
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Heather Viana
10 Shattuck St
Boston, MA 02115
Contact Email heather_viana@hms.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$55000
Minimum Number of References Required
Maximum Number of References Allowed
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