2018-06-05  -  Research Programmer  -    -  

Key Accountabilities:Designs, plans, and implements computer modeling of research data;Works with other project team members to develop and test code, and implements software;Develops graphical user interfaces;Prepares programming documentation in accordance with prescribed standards;Conducts literature reviews, and provides input and recommendations to the Principal Investigator or the Group Leader regarding new computer applications or statistical techniques... [More]

Originally posted on 2018-06-05 - Ends on 2018-08-04

Based at the Genome Sciences Centre at the British Columbia Cancer Agency, the successful incumbent will help to devise, develop and implement data sharing methods between our partner sites for cancer genome and transcriptome data. They will also research how these data can be used within Canada to improve precision medicine as it applies to the delivery of healthcare in cancer.  [More]

Originally posted on 2018-05-19 - Ends on 2018-07-18

Duties/Accountabilities: Running software pipelines for analyzing next-generation sequencing data;Running bioinformatic tools for detection of genetic variants implicated in oncogenesis;Running bioinformatic tools for determining the clinical significance of detected variants... [More]

Originally posted on 2018-05-19 - Ends on 2018-07-18

The goal of this project is to develop cutting edge approaches to aid in the determination of relevant therapeutic options based on the genomic and transcriptomic information derived from a patient’s tumour.Responsibilities:We are looking for a PhD scientist to aid in the interpretation of the genomic information and the development of methods by which optimal therapeutic decision making can be achieved.  [More]

Originally posted on 2018-04-24 - Ends on 2018-06-23

The successful applicant will work closely with the Clinical Genomics group which is responsible for developing high-throughput, clinically accredited pipelines to aid in identifying pathogenic alterations in cancer. This project involves the development of a new assay for Lymphoma patients with the goal of individualized patient management.  [More]

Originally posted on 2018-04-24 - Ends on 2018-06-23

This role will involve substantial development responsibilities as well as overseeing 2 bioinformaticians/web developers. The end product will be an automated system to identify pathogenic variants in constitutional disorders including hereditary cancers. The system will include a web interface to accept samples from the wet-lab and after analysis deliver reports to clinicians. [More]

Originally posted on 2018-02-27
2018-01-02  -  Research Programmer  -    -  

The Michael Smith Genome Science Centre of BC Cancer is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Programmer to work on a federated genome data sharing project based on the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health framework. The position is within Dr. Jones’ group, therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to get insights on Personalized OncoGenomics (POG) program and other precision medicine initiatives. [More]

Originally posted on 2018-01-02