Bioinformatics Scientist (Postdoc)
Element Biosciences
Location
San Diego, CA
Job Type
Contract
Posted
May 8, 2026
Views
167
Salary Range
$95k - $110k
USD
Job Description
Element Biosciences seeks a Bioinformatics Scientist (Postdoc) to join their Scientific Affairs team. The role focuses on designing, executing, and interpreting multiomic and single-cell data analyses to generate publication-quality scientific insights. 1-year postdoc contract with possible conversion to full-time.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and interpret multiomic and single-cell data analyses
- Develop bioinformatics pipelines
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications
- Collaborate with wet-lab and product teams to advance the multiomics platform
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or related field (0-3 years postdoc experience)
- Hands-on experience with RNA-seq, single-cell, and multiomic workflows
- Proficiency in Python, R, and Bash with relevant libraries (Seurat, Scanpy, DESeq2)
- Familiarity with STAR, GATK, CellRanger, cloud HPC
- AWS cloud computing experience
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
- Strong statistical and experimental design background
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000. Up to 10% domestic travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the job located, and is it remote?
This position is located in San Diego, CA, and the work arrangement (remote, hybrid, or on-site) is not specified.
What are the key responsibilities for this role?
You will design, execute, and interpret multiomic and single-cell data analyses, develop bioinformatics pipelines, contribute to publications, and collaborate with wet-lab and product teams.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field (0-3 years postdoc experience) and hands-on experience with RNA-seq, single-cell, and multiomic workflows are required.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000.
Is this position eligible for visa sponsorship?
Visa sponsorship details are not mentioned in the job description.
Job Information
Source:
manual
AI Relevance:
80/100
(Highly relevant)
Remote Type:
hybrid
Experience:
Entry
Allowed Locations:
Worldwide
Skills & Tags:
bioinformatics
postdoc
single-cell
multiomics
RNA-seq
Python
R
Seurat
Scanpy
AWS
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