Postdoctoral Fellow, Computational Biology

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Roth Lab Full time

Roth Lab

We are currently looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join Dr. Andrew Roth’s and Dr. Adi Steif’s computational cancer genomics research groups at the BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI).
This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a creative and dynamic environment. By joining the Roth and Steif labs at the BCCRI, you will develop close relationships with world-renown specialists in genomics and bioinformatics and have access to robust computational and sequencing technology facilities, all while living in one of the most beautiful, diverse and eclectic cities in the world.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and significant career development opportunities
**What you’ll do**
- Regularly review the scientific literature
- Contribute to experimental design and planning
- Data preprocessing and quality control
- Data analysis, visualization, and biological interpretation
- Develop and maintain well-documented code
- Regularly update Drs. Roth and Steif as well as key collaborators on the status of projects
- Participate in and present research updates at lab meetings, team meetings and conferences
- May be involved in recruitment, management, and supervision of trainees

**What you bring**
- A PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, statistics or related discipline
- At least 2 years of research experience in bioinformatics, with a record of first-author publication
- Experience in genomics and high-throughput sequencing data analysis
- Experience in cancer research is an asset
- Programming fluency in Python or R
- Experience working in a Unix/Linux computing environment

You have:

- Critical thinking and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- A strong work ethic, with demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize to meet deadlines
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

**What we bring**
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type: Temporary, Casual**
**Location: 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 1G1**
**Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0830-1630**

**As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.**

**How to Apply**
Applicants should submit: a CV; a one-page cover letter explaining how your research experience, interests and career goals align with the position; and the names and contact details of 3 references.

**What we do**
**About the GSC**:
Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC)

Today’s Research. Tomorrow’s Medicine.
The Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) is a department of the BC Cancer Research Institute and a high-throughput genome sequencing facility. We are leaders in genomics and bioinformatics pursuing novel treatment strategies for cancer and other diseases.
Among the world’s first genome centres to be established within a cancer clinic, for more than two decades our scientists and innovators have been designing and deploying cutting-edge technologies to benefit health and advance clinical research.
Among the GSC’s most significant accomplishments are the first publication to demonstrate the use of whole-genome sequencing to inform cancer treatment planning, the first published sequence of the SARS coronavirus genome and major contributions to the first physical map of the human genome as part of th

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