Junior Researcher, Bioinformatics & Data Analysis

About the role

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is hiring a Junior Researcher in bioinformatics and data analysis in Doha. The role prepares data, carries out basic analysis and scripting tasks under close supervision, supports documentation, learns bioinformatics tools and collaborates with the team to advance research objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in retrieving, cleaning and preparing datasets so they are accurate and ready for further processing.
• Perform basic statistical analyses and help generate simple visual outputs such as charts and tables.
• Support the development, execution and troubleshooting of scripts under the guidance of senior team members.
• Document workflows, analysis steps and coding processes, and help keep data records organized and up to date.
• Apply established bioinformatics tools and collaborate with domain experts on data analysis and visualization.
• Take part in team meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computer science, evolutionary biology, genetics, computational biology or a related discipline.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of R or Python.
• Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfort working in Linux, Windows and Macintosh environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).