Job Description

Description

Are you passionate about identifying, defining, and solving some of the nation's hardest problems?

 

Do you enjoy being a part of diverse, interdisciplinary teams?

 

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

 

The Applied Biological Sciences Group (QLA), located within the Asymmetric Operations Sector (AOS), is committed to APL's mission to provide critical contributions to critical challenges. We seek a highly motivated scientist with expertise in bioinformatics and computational biology to develop technical solutions to address the challenges facing our nation. Candidates should be curious, collaborative, and dedicated to leveraging world class expertise to develop real-world solutions for national security and health application spaces as part of a dynamic and innovative interdisciplinary team.

 

APL works across the US Government applying the full spectrum of science and engineering to improve the nation’s ability to safely mitigate biological threats. We partner closely across the whole of the Johns Hopkins enterprise, and with collaborators in government, academia, and industry, to develop innovative science and technology solutions to biosecurity challenges. We strive to ensure the health of individuals and the nation through applied research, which drives development and implementation of ground-breaking capabilities in sensing and detection, threat characterization, modeling and simulation, and more.

 

As a bioinformatics and computational biology professional, you will…

• Lead and support bioinformatics and data science aspects of genomics and systems biology projects
• Use open-source tools and custom pipelines on a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster
• Be able to operate in a Linux environment, using at a minimum BASH, Python, and R languages
• Perform sequence analysis on Illumina, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore data
• Support internal Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample tracking through analysis pipelines
• Identify and implement analysis tools for multi-omic analysis
• Develop novel bioinformatics and computational biology approaches and tools

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...

• A Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a combination of equivalent level experience/education
• The ability to model and simulate biological systems in silico using mathematical concepts such as matrices, differential equations, and standard modeling concepts
• Familiarity with algorithms in computer science and applied mathematics commonly used for analyzing biological data, such as Expectation-Maximization, Dynamic Programming, K-Nearest-Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Machines (SVMs), and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) approaches to data analysis and decision support
• The ability to troubleshoot algorithms and implement software programs for the analysis of complex data sets
• Experience with cluster computing environment and/or resource schedulers for high throughput (parallel) computations, and heuristics for dealing with large data sets; The ability to scale analyses from low computational loads to high, and vice versa
• Familiarity with open-source software and published literature related to new tools and an ability to examine the capabilities and limitations of such tools for sponsor related requirements
• Experience with BASH, Python, R and Linux environments
• Are able to obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

• A PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• Experience developing and leading large bioinformatics and computational biology efforts
• Experience performing (or familiarity with) laboratory sequencing preparations and workflows
• Experience with molecular and laboratory techniques
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and projects
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex topics
• Experience working in Unclassified and Classified areas
• A publication record in computational biology and/or bioinformatics analysis

 

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

 

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$90,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$230,000 Annually

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