Computational Biologist

Computational Biologist Location: CA-San Francisco Job Description: Location: Remote (Must be available during PST hours) Type: Contract (1-year with opportunity for extension) Pay Rate: $40-$53/hr (Flexible for exceptional candidates) Schedule: Standard business hours, PST timezone About the Role We are seeking an experienced Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Scientist to join our cross-functional research teams focused on advancing therapeutic discovery in ophthalmology. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge target identification and biomarker development programs aimed at treating ocular diseases through innovative computational approaches. Core Responsibilities • Analyze public and proprietary bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, and spatial transcriptomics datasets to support therapeutic hypothesis generation and target discovery initiatives. • Evaluate large-scale expression and proteomic datasets to identify novel targets, biomarkers, and support drug development programs in ophthalmology. • Provide computational assessment and implementation strategies for omics technologies in clinical trial settings. • Investigate mechanisms of therapeutic intervention and drug efficacy in patients with various ocular conditions. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate computational findings into actionable research insights. Qualifications • PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related quantitative field. • 3-5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience preferred. • Advanced proficiency in R and Python programming languages. • Demonstrated experience with single-cell RNA sequencing analysis and proteomic data interpretation. • Hands-on experience with spatial transcriptomics data analysis and visualization. • Strong understanding of cell biology fundamentals and familiarity with ophthalmology concepts. • Experience working with large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets. • Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional team environments. This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!law. Apply tot his job