Roles · Science and research

AI research associate

Analyses large molecular datasets and develops algorithms for processing genomic information to support research goals.

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Research associate · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Analyse large molecular datasets for clinical or basic research.
  2. Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required.
  3. Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including machine learning.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Bioinformatics Scientists” (O*NET 19-1029.01), as O*NET lists them:

  • Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
  • Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
  • Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.

Research associate · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Bash
  • C
  • C++
  • Docker
  • Git

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits

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