[UHS8CUGM] Bioinformatics / Computational Genomics Experts
About the role
ZettaMine is seeking Bioinformatics or Computational Genomics Experts for a short-term, remote, contract assignment focused on AI evaluation, agentic genomics, and computational biology. The role involves designing and developing challenging computational genomics and bioinformatics tasks for the GeneBench Pro project, including creating realistic problems, developing expert solutions, and validating scientific workflows. Candidates will work with a variety of genomics data formats and tools, and are expected to ensure deliverables are scientifically robust and reproducible. The position requires a strong background in programming, genomics data analysis, and scientific reasoning, as well as the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with project leads.
Must have
- Strong hands-on programming experience in Python.
- Experience analyzing biological sequence or genomics datasets.
- Comfortable working in Linux / command-line computational environments.
- Ability to design and solve realistic, multi-step computational biology and genomics problems.
- Strong understanding of scientific reasoning, data analysis, reproducibility, and computational validation.
- Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, or equivalent research experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computational Genetics, or a closely related discipline.
- Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.
- Minimum 4 hours of overlap with PST working hours per day.
- Ability to maintain consistent project participation and deliver tasks within required timelines.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Reliable laptop/computer and high-speed internet connection.
- Ability to work with scientific datasets, computational environments, and command-line tools.
- Ability to follow project guidelines, documentation standards, and reviewer feedback.
Nice to have
- Advanced research experience in variant analysis, transcriptomics, sequence analysis, phylogenetics, population genetics, functional genomics, clinical genomics, or related computational genomics domains.
- Immediate availability preferred.
Technologies
- Agentic AI
- Bioinformatics
- Linux
- LLM
- NumPy
- pandas
- Python
- SciPy
Highlights
The role is fully remote and based in Sri Lanka, with a requirement for a minimum of 4 hours overlap with PST working hours per day. Immediate availability is preferred. Candidates must be able to commit to 40 hours per week. Interested applicants should send their updated CV to raviteja.k@zettamine.com.
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