The University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Department is searching for a Data Scientist, Bioinformatician. The candidate will work within the Baranov lab, we are a multidisciplinary group and combine the experience in cell therapy, transplantation, stem cell differentiation, retinal development, retinal cell biology, retinal electrophysiology, and small and large animal models of disease.

Qualification of candidate: MSc in computational biology, biology, math, physics, computer science or related field. Four years of research experience.

Performs research, analysis, and modeling on organizational data and data sets utilizing advanced statistical methods to mine and analyze complex and unstructured data sets. Offers complex analysis and utilizes advanced algorithms and statistical software. Adheres to all protocols.

The Data Scientist II will be working on the utilizing single-cell and bulk transcriptomic and proteomic data to advance the development of therapies for optic neuropathies and retinal degenerations. The responsibilities include design and execution of rigorous experiments, data analysis and presentation, reporting at the external and internal meetings, travel to other research sites, supervision of students and junior staff. It is expected that the Data Scientist II would be productive in independent work, as measured by publications and reports.

Must be able to work at the computer and lift / move IT equipment when required.