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Apply to JobJob ID257270BRPosition TitlePostdoctoral scholar - Musculoskeletal Research NIBRJob DescriptionThe Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is the innovation engine of Novartis. We collaborate across scientific and organizational boundaries, with a focus on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.



The Musculoskeletal Data Science and neuromuscular research teams are seeking a talented Computational Biology Post-doctoral fellow to investigate the molecular underpinning of the benefits of physical exercise intervention. We utilize computational methods to integrate and mine in house generated and public molecular profiling data to build models of exercise biology.



The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical data mining applied to biological systems, with experience integrating multi-omics data to generate testable hypotheses in the lab. He/She will have an inquisitive mindset, a proactive attitude and the desire to work in a multi-disciplinary team.



The successful candidate will join a vibrant scientific community and collaborate with other postdoctoral fellows mentored by a range of scientists across disciplines and platforms, including chemistry, structural biology, molecular biology, functional genomics, neurophysiology and translational medicine. Postdoctoral scholars at NIBR have a unique opportunity to conduct innovative, interdisciplinary research and are expected to publish their results in leading journals. The postdoctoral term is up to 4 years.



#PDMinimum requirements- PhD in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational science or biology (PhD students in the last year of their thesis work, are eligible to apply)

- Extensive experience integrating and visualizing mammalian multi-omics data-types

- Proficient in programming in R or Python, good knowledge of statistical modeling and ability to query databases and munge data

- Strong publication record

- Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills

- Candidate must be able to work independently as well as with interdisciplinary teams

- High learning agility, developed scientific curiosity and a desire to stay up to date with the latest computational and digital technologies

- Fluency in written and oral English



Please submit your cover letter and CV, including the contact information (name, institution, phone number, and e-mail address) of 3 references. For more information about our postdoctoral program, please visit www.novartis.com/our-science/postdoc-program



We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.DivisionNIBRBusiness UnitMUSCULOSKELETAL - NIBRLocationSwitzerlandSiteBaselCompany/Legal EntityNovartis Pharma AGFunctional AreaInterns/Students on Novartis PayrollJob TypeFull TimeEmployment TypeInternship

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