• HMS - Associate in Biomedical Informatics (Farhat…

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


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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 [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    $55000

     

    Minimum Number of References Required

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed

     

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