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Cancer is a complex, resilient disease. Cancer is also a genomic disease, and the key to understanding and defeating it is understanding the diverse genomic patterns that drive cancer. The first generation of cancer genomics delivered ‘things’ – mutations, amplifications, fusions, expression profiles, etc. We’re looking for an ambitious postdoc to help us understand the next generation of cancer genomics – the patterns of genomic changes that will reveal the molecular strategies used by tumors, and reveal new therapeutic possibilities. We have access to profiling over 100,000 tumors from public and private sources, a world-leading bioinformatics department embedded in probably the world’s most successful cancer therapy development organization. This is a unique opportunity to drive cancer genomics to the next level of understanding, and to enable this understanding to be deployed for real patient benefit. The primary goal of postdocs is scientific discovery and publication (see http://www.gene.com/careers/academic-programs/postdocs), and the program is geared towards developing future independent investigators. The Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at Genentech is one of the largest bioinformatics research groups with a remarkable breadth and depth of expertise, a strong team environment, deep links to our research colleagues, and a uniquely strong opportunity to help develop breakthrough new medicines. The Manning lab (http://manninglab.org; https://www.gene.com/scientists/our-scientists/gerard-manning) focuses on understanding of biological function and disease through deep genomic analysis. Who You Are Candidates for this position should have: • PhD plus a strong background in bioinformatics and genomics; in particular, a broad understanding of cancer and cancer genomics. Understanding of protein structure, biochemistry and signaling a plus. • Robust mathematical and statistical skills, and a track record of applying them to complex and noisy biological data. Experience in computational modeling. • Proficiency in R programming and experience in standard bioinformatics toolkits and programs. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to take advantage of our highly collaborative environment. • A passion for innovation, and demonstrated initiative and track record in tackling new areas of research.
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Join a Team that Lives to Improve Lives People come to Genentech from across disciplines and across the world to solve our most challenging medical conditions. You’ll find inspiration in our passion for biotechnology, our purpose to positively impact the lives of millions of patients and our dedication to our people. Joining Genentech means being part of a tradition of inquiry that will change the world. It means embracing our failures as much as our successes. It requires a willingness to look beyond the edge of what's possible. And a focus on doing the day-to-day work that makes great science happen. The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA headquarters. A Job with Benefits Beyond the Benefits: No matter who you are or what role you play, you’ll help change the face of medicine and make a real difference in the lives of people facing the most challenging medical conditions. Plus, you’ll thrive in our one-of-a-kind culture, where diversity is celebrated, employees are valued for their contributions and we all serve as advocates for change who continually find ways to do things better. Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, has multiple medicines on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Disability/Veteran Apply Link: http://www.gene.com/careers/find-a-job/apply/3308829310?src=JB-12043[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Cancer is a complex, resilient disease. Cancer is also a genomic disease, and the key to understanding and defeating it is understanding the diverse genomic patterns that drive cancer. The first generation of cancer genomics delivered ‘things’ – mutations, amplifications, fusions, expression profiles, etc. We’re looking for an ambitious postdoc to help us understand the next generation of cancer genomics – the patterns of genomic changes that will reveal the molecular strategies used by tumors, and reveal new therapeutic possibilities. We have access to profiling over 100,000 tumors from public and private sources, a world-leading bioinformatics department embedded in probably the world’s most successful cancer therapy development organization. This is a unique opportunity to drive cancer genomics to the next level of understanding, and to enable this understanding to be deployed for real patient benefit. The primary goal of postdocs is scientific discovery and publication (see http://www.gene.com/careers/academic-programs/postdocs), and the program is geared towards developing future independent investigators. The Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at Genentech is one of the largest bioinformatics research groups with a remarkable breadth and depth of expertise, a strong team environment, deep links to our research colleagues, and a uniquely strong opportunity to help develop breakthrough new medicines. The Manning lab (http://manninglab.org; https://www.gene.com/scientists/our-scientists/gerard-manning) focuses on understanding of biological function and disease through deep genomic analysis. Who You Are Candidates for this position should have: • PhD plus a strong background in bioinformatics and genomics; in particular, a broad understanding of cancer and cancer genomics. Understanding of protein structure, biochemistry and signaling a plus. • Robust mathematical and statistical skills, and a track record of applying them to complex and noisy biological data. Experience in computational modeling. • Proficiency in R programming and experience in standard bioinformatics toolkits and programs. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to take advantage of our highly collaborative environment. • A passion for innovation, and demonstrated initiative and track record in tackling new areas of research.
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Join a Team that Lives to Improve Lives People come to Genentech from across disciplines and across the world to solve our most challenging medical conditions. You’ll find inspiration in our passion for biotechnology, our purpose to positively impact the lives of millions of patients and our dedication to our people. Joining Genentech means being part of a tradition of inquiry that will change the world. It means embracing our failures as much as our successes. It requires a willingness to look beyond the edge of what's possible. And a focus on doing the day-to-day work that makes great science happen. The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA headquarters. A Job with Benefits Beyond the Benefits: No matter who you are or what role you play, you’ll help change the face of medicine and make a real difference in the lives of people facing the most challenging medical conditions. Plus, you’ll thrive in our one-of-a-kind culture, where diversity is celebrated, employees are valued for their contributions and we all serve as advocates for change who continually find ways to do things better. Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, has multiple medicines on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Disability/Veteran Apply Link: http://www.gene.com/careers/find-a-job/apply/3308829310?src=JB-12043[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]