Bioinformatics

Job description

·  Job facts

Key responsibilities

·  You will primarily work in support of the Oncology and Immunology portfolio in performing analyses of high throughput data mostly from Next Generation Sequencing and proteomics experiments (e.g. CRISPR/Cas, Single Cell Sequencing, RNASeq, DNASeq, proteomics) e.g. to understand mode of action of compounds.
·  You will support disease areas with target identification, target assessment and target validation
·  You will be a key contributor in the translation of pre-clinical and clinical findings into biomarkers of clinical relevance and thereby supporting personalized medicine and safety.
·  You will collaborate with colleagues across pRED groups and departments to identify and deliver the best solution for a given problem of a project.
·  You will drive and support the implementation of novel technologies as well as bioinformatics tools and algorithms into the pRED research.
·  Presentation of results in relevant decision bodies.

Requirements

·  PhD in Bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational biology or similar field with deep understanding of biology.
·  A minimum of 2 years working in the relevant field either in the industry or university setting (PostDoc).
·  Proficiency in R and at least one other programming language (preferably Python)
·  Extensive experience in analyzing biological data (e.g. RNASeq and DNASeq data)
·  Strong background in molecular biology with a focus on Oncology and / or Immunology
·  Ability to work in international teams, demonstrated ability to implement new ideas in a research environment and to drive projects collaboratively.
·  Excellent communication and presentation skills
·  Fluency in English

·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.