Research Scientist

Job Description:
MSC is searching for a Research Scientist to join our team at NIH. This opportunity is a permanent, full-time position with MSC and it is on-site at the NIH in Bethesda, MD.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will work on research projects which include:

• Develop statistical algortihms for improving drug-target interaction predictions
• Classify compounds and their polypharmacology properties through data mining chemical biology data contained in publicly available databases
• Develop methods and algorithms for integrating biomedical data, in particular chemical biology data, structure biology data, and genomic data for identifying biological compounds, drug candidates and their targets

• Ph.D. in Chemoinformatics, Computer Science and Technology, mathematics or related field.
• 10 or more years of research experience in the field.
• 5 or more years of database experience.
• Experience in chemoinformatics, bioinformatics, and computer-aided drug design.
• Familiarity with R, Python, MATLAB, C++, SQL and related technologies.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, written, and oral communication skills to convey biostatistics principles and concepts to non-specialists in a clear and precise manner and advise on relevant software and tools with a dedication to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent troubleshooting and use of sound judgement to solve complex challenges.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to concurrently work on multiple complex projects with effective time management skills with a high level of personal and professional drive and initiative as well as attention to detail.

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Requeriments :

• Doctorate Degree

Skills :

• Bioinformatics
• Biology
• Biostatistics
• Data Mining
• Programing in C++
• Programing in Python
• Programming in Matlab
• Programming in R
• SQL
• Statistics

Areas :

• Bioinformatics

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Additional Info:
Medical Science & Computing (MSC) is an exciting growth oriented company, dedicated to providing mission critical scientific and technical services to the Federal Government. We have a distinguished history of supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other government agencies. MSC offers a dynamic and upbeat work environment, excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, Medical and Flexible Spending Accounts, Pre-Tax Transit Assistance and tuition reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Medical Science & Computing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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