The Naqvi lab at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School seeks a Research Assistant I to join our team. You will be part of a dynamic, growing scientific group, with opportunities to shape research at the intersection of gene regulation, machine learning, and stem cell biology.
What You'll Do
- Curate, process, and analyze high-throughput sequencing datasets (ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq) at scale from public repositories and in-house experiments
- Deploy, evaluate, and interpret deep learning models for sequence-to-function prediction
- Read literature and assist with the design of analyses and experiments
- Manage computational cluster space and contribute to lab chores
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Biology, Genetics, Bioengineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Strong programming experience with demonstrated ability to independently analyze large datasets
- Comfort working in Linux/Unix environments and on computational clusters
Nice to Have
- Experience with either bioinformatics pipelines or machine learning/deep learning frameworks
- A 2-year commitment is strongly preferred
Technical Stack
- Linux/Unix
- Bioinformatics pipelines
- Machine learning/deep learning frameworks
Team & Environment
You will be part of a dynamic and growing scientific team within the Naqvi lab, reporting directly to the Principal Investigator.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hands-on training and mentorship from the Principal Investigator
- Substantial flexibility in defining specific projects based on your interests and expertise
- Guidance and advice toward desired career goals, such as MD and/or PhD programs and industry roles
- Regular opportunities for seminars and coursework
- Compensation range: $39,644.80-$57,491.20 Annual
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Boston.
Boston Children's Hospital fosters an inclusive, rigorous, and intellectually stimulating lab environment.
