Primary Work Address: Dept of Molecular Biology, Princeton, NJ,
08544
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We have an opportunity to be a
Part-time Bioinformatics
Specialist to join
Dr. Ai Ing Lim at
Princeton University. The Lim Laboratory at Princeton
University studies the immune system during reproduction and
development. Our research combines experimental models, human
studies, and high-dimensional genomic approaches to understand how
pregnancy and lactation alter immune and tissue states and how
maternal exposures influence offspring long-term health and
disease.
This will be a part-time 20 hour per week position, in
person at Princeton.
Our work combines immunology, stem cell biology, host–microbiome
interactions, and reproductive biology, integrating mechanistic
experimental studies with insights from human populations. We use
single-cell and spatial genomics, epigenomic profiling, microbiome
analysis, and large-scale human datasets to uncover biological
principles in reproduction and development, with the ultimate goal
of improving women’s and children’s health.
Dr. Lim is an HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar. The Lim Lab is in the
Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University and offers
a highly collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art
genomics, imaging, computational, and experimental resources. Learn
more about the lab at
https://www.limmunity.com/
About the Role
The Lim Laboratory is seeking a motivated and collaborative
Bioinformatics Specialist to contribute to the computational
aspects of our research program. The position will have two major
areas of focus:
Large-scale human data analysis to investigate relationships
between reproductive history and disease outcomes.
Computational analysis of experimental datasets generated within
the laboratory, including single-cell RNA-seq, single-cell
ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics, epigenomic datasets, and
microbiome sequencing.
The successful candidate will work closely with the PI and
experimental scientists in the laboratory to develop analytical
strategies, interpret complex datasets, and connect computational
findings with biological questions. We are particularly interested
in someone who enjoys thinking collaboratively about biology and
using computational approaches to uncover new biological
insights.
What we provide:
- The opportunity to work at the interface of computational
biology, immunology, reproductive biology, and human health.
Access to diverse experimental and human datasets spanning
single-cell genomics, spatial biology, epigenomics, microbiome
studies, and population-scale analyses.
Close collaboration with experimental scientists, with
opportunities to contribute intellectually to the development and
direction of research projects.
Opportunities to contribute to publications and scientific
presentations.
A collaborative research environment within Princeton
University and the broader computational and biomedical research
community.
What you’ll do:
- Analyze large-scale human datasets to investigate associations
between reproductive history, immune phenotypes, and disease
outcomes.
- Develop and apply reproducible computational workflows for
large-scale human data analysis and facilitate expansion to
additional datasets and cohorts.
- Collaborate with experimental scientists to design analytical
strategies for high-dimensional datasets generated in the
laboratory.
- Analyze and integrate single-cell RNA-seq, scATAC-seq, and
other single-cell or multi-omic datasets.
- Analyze spatial transcriptomic datasets, including platforms
such as Xenium.
- Analyze epigenomic datasets, including CUT&Tag and related
approaches.
- Analyze microbiome sequencing datasets and integrate microbiome
features with immune and tissue phenotypes.
- Apply appropriate statistical and computational approaches to
identify biologically meaningful patterns and relationships across
complex datasets.
- Develop reproducible and well-documented analytical pipelines
and work with trainees to enable their use and extension across
projects.
- Work closely with trainees to interpret results and communicate
computational findings clearly.
- Contribute intellectually to research projects, manuscripts,
and presentations.
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in bioinformatics, Computational
Biology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative
field.
- Strong programming skills in R and/or Python.
- Experience analyzing large-scale genomic, transcriptomic, or
human datasets.
- Experience with one or more of the following is highly
desirable: single-cell RNA-seq, scATAC-seq, spatial
transcriptomics, epigenomic analysis, microbiome analysis, or large
human cohort datasets.
- Strong quantitative reasoning and familiarity with statistical
approaches for complex biological or human data.
- Ability to develop reproducible computational workflows and
work with large datasets.
- Strong interest in biology and an ability to work
collaboratively with experimental scientists.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication
skills.
Experience in every analytical area listed above is
not
required. We particularly value candidates with strong
quantitative foundations, intellectual curiosity, and an interest
in learning and applying new computational approaches to biological
questions, and a shared commitment to advancing women’s and
children’s health.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended
periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or
arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example
using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word;
ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move
about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the
ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a
laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential
duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for
reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual
basis.
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This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties,
responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as
an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word
“may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above
are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
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Hiring Pay Range
$100,430.00 - $125,500.00
Pay Type:
Annual
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anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of
posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s
qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
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