Genomics Data Scientist (2 year contract)

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The Position

The Institute of Human Biology (IHB) is a newly established research center in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to advancing the understanding of disease biology through the use of human model systems. The institute fosters dynamic collaboration among biologists, engineers, and data scientists, bridging the gap between academic and pharmaceutical research. Closely associated with Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development (pRED), we partner with leading academic institutions both locally and globally to address grand challenges with bold, innovative science.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented Genomics Analysis Data Scientist to work at the interface of exploratory academic research and process innovation in a leading Biopharma company. You will join the Institute of Human Biology (IHB), collaborating with scientists and engineers to design and implement computational pipelines and frameworks for the analysis of large-scale transcriptomic, genomic, epigenetic data from single-cell spatial and bulk sequencing experiments.

Your work will enable quantitative readouts from complex human model systems and directly support biological discovery. Working in a fast-paced research environment, you will contribute to the advancement of next-generation human model systems, analytical pipelines and open-source software tools used by the broader bioimaging community.

Who you are

• You have completed an M.S. and/or PhD in computational biology or a closely related field within the past 3 years.

• Proficiency in Python & R and familiarity with relevant scientific and visualization frameworks

• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods

• Experience with modern software engineering tools and methods

• Background in designing scalable solutions for high-performance computing or cloud environments is a plus

• Prior training and/or experience in machine learning would be advantageous

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audience

• Team player with the ability to also work independently and proactively

Compensation & Benefits

This position also offers an attractive benefits package.

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Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.