Job description

We are looking for a creative bioinformatician seeking experience in a combined academic/industry setting. You work well independently and as part of a team and you have broad experience with NGS and transcriptomics data. As part of the team for our recently announced GAPP Project, you’ll be working directly with Dr. Petropoulos and with Juniper Genomics on our mission to improve IVF outcomes. This role can be in-person, hybrid, [or fully remote.]

The Petropoulos lab is a high profile academic powerhouse, at the forefront of understanding the multi-omics of early human development and fertility. Dr. Petropoulos’ work at the CRCHUM and the Karolinska uses cutting edge molecular biology techniques including single-cell genomic-sequencing, single-molecule RNA FISH, imaging, phenotyping, in vitro and in vivo models, and bioinformatics. Juniper Genomics is a Seed-stage venture-backed start-up using genomics and modern data science to improve IVF success rates and access, reducing the burden of trying to conceive. We are a team of expert operators and advisors in genomics, medicine, ethics and business; and we’re committed to rigorous science paired with thoughtful ethics, kindness, honesty, and respect for families’ informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a Nextflow tower to run and track jobs
• Establish processing, quality control, storage and analysis of high-throughput single-cell molecular data
• Perform single cell workflow experiments focused on transcriptome
• Design and run synthetic data experiments to characterize pipeline performance
• Work closely with team members to establish and integrate ELN/LIMS systems across CRCHUM, Juniper and external service providers

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular/Cellular biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medical or Master’s degree with equivalent work experience
• Expertise with large-scale computing, high-throughput data handling, biological data analysis (e.g. RNA-seq, CNV/SNV/SV analysis, and Methylation)
• Experience programming with scripting languages such as Python/R and Perl, Linux/Shell scripting, standard bioinformatics tools (e.g bcftools, GATK suite) as well as the design and implementation of relational databases
• AWS experience is a plus
• Priority will be given to those with a good knowledge of biology and previous participation in research activities/projects/publications
• Impeccable organizational skills, drive and independence
• Excellent spoken and written English

Competitives benefits

• Full-time position, 35 hours per week, daytime Monday to Friday
• Schedule flexibility
• Entry into office: as soon as possible
• Duration: The position is for one to two years
• Champ-de-Mars metro station connected to the CHUM by a tunnel
• Salary according to CRCHUM standards
• Start date: as soon as possible

To apply for this position

Interested people must send their curriculum vitae, transcript, cover letter and references to:
 gappjobs@junipergenomics.com

It is "essential" to attach your CV for your application to be considered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The CRCHUM invites women, Aboriginals, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to apply. The CRCHUM adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws. 

The CRCHUM thus encourages all people, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent resident.