A*STAR

Scientist - Cancer Genome Reconstruction (GIS)

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

Postdoctoral researcher position at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) in the Laboratory of AI in Genomics, focusing on de novo assembly of cancer genomes using traditional algorithms and AI. The role involves developing overlap between reads from cancer and normal genomes and simplifying cancer genome graphs.

ResearchFull-timeGenome Institute of Singapore

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop overlap between reads sequences from both cancer and normal genomes
  • Simplify cancer genome graphs keeping both normal genome haplotypes and subclonal haplotypes in a graph

Requirements

  • A PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, a related field
  • Proven experience in algorithms on genome sequences and graphs
  • Publication record at top-tier journals or bioinformatics conferences (i.e. Recomb, ISMB, EECB and Genome Informatics)
  • Strong experience in C/C++/Rust and Python programming and solid software engineering skills
  • A structured, independent, proactive and collaborative working style