Research Scientist

6 months ago

Richmond, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

At MCCC, our overarching mission is to alleviate the cancer burden in Virginia by addressing the complex interplay of biological, social, and policy factors through groundbreaking research initiatives. We are steadfast in our commitment to advancing person-centered care, extending from prevention to survivorship, and fostering integration with communities. Additionally, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Cancer Center Comprehensive is a nationally ranked cancer center located in the heart of Downtown Richmond. All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more .

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The Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCC), a distinguished National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, is actively seeking applications for a Research Scientist position within a focused area of Bioinformatics and Machine learning within the Bioinformatics Shared Resource. This pivotal role is dedicated to strengthening collaborative research efforts with program members at MCCC by offering computational and statistical support for the analysis of biological and biomedical data

As an integral member of the Bioinformatics Shared Resource team at MCC, the successful candidate will undertake key responsibilities including driving the development of Bioinformatics infrastructure, providing support for experimental design and data analysis in cancer research, conducting large scale analysis of biological data in relevant areas, and fostering extensive collaboration with researchers to accelerate cancer research endeavors at MCCC and the VCU School of Medicine.

We are seeking an ideal candidate with a proven track record and expertise in bioinformatics / machine learning research, particularly in areas such as high throughput sequencing data analysis, single-cell spatial omics analysis, multi-omics integration, biomedical imaging analysis and precision medicine. Preference will be given to applicants whose research focuses on cancer and other chronic diseases. The incumbent should demonstrate a history of research productivity and independence. Additionally, experience in cultivating a diverse and inclusive team environment among faculty, staff, and students is highly valued.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in cancer research, contributing to innovative solutions, and shaping the future of healthcare, we invite you to join our dynamic team at MCC. Apply now to be a part of our collaborative and forward-thinking community dedicated to combating cancer and improving patient outcomes.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include your CV, cover letter, diversity statement and contact for 3 references. Please email questions to: Jinze Liu, PhD, Search Committee Chair,

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Minimum Hiring Standards:
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Statistics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in bioinformatics data analysis. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, with a focus on bioinformatics applications.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Extensive experience with machine learning and AI algorithms, particularly in the context of bioinformatics. Proficiency in large-scale omics data analysis and integration techniques. Proven ability to integrate and analyze multi-omics and clinical datasets effectively. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Experience with relevant software and tools commonly used in bioinformatics research.

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