Computational Biologist

Job description

The Counter-WMD Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and multidisciplinary biologist to support research and development efforts focused on national security challenges. We are looking for an individual with expertise in computational biology, data science, and biodefense, who can contribute to our mission of developing advanced technologies to counter weapons of mass destruction. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: - Lead projects involving the analysis of complex biological datasets, including next-generation sequencing and metagenomic data. - Apply state-of-the-art computational tools and algorithms, including machine learning and AI models, to biological questions related to multiomics, immunology, and microbiome research. - Design laboratory experiments to generate and validate biological data. - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve broad and challenging problems in biodefense. Requirements: Required Qualifications: - PhD in Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or a related field, or a Computer Science degree with extensive biology experience. - Expertise in computational biology and bioinfo...