What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Computational Biologist position at Bexorg?
About Us
Bexorg is a cutting-edge biotech startup focused on CNS drug discovery, leveraging its proprietary BrainEx platform to conduct preclinical studies on human and porcine brains. We combine advanced wet-lab experiments with AI/ML-driven drug discovery through our XO Digital platform to revolutionize the understanding and treatment of brain disorders. We are seeking a Computational Biologist to develop and optimize computational pipelines to process and
analyze complex, multi-modal datasets. You will play a critical role in extracting actionable insights from our proprietary datasets and enable downstream AI models to more accurately capture human brain complexity.
Essential Duties/Tasks:
● Data Integration & Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and optimize computational pipelines for processing high-throughput, multi-modal biological data.
● Multi-Modal Analysis: Integrate diverse datasets to produce spatially and temporally resolved profiles of brain biology.
● Collaborative Research: Work closely with experimental biologists, engineers, to translate data findings into actionable insights for drug discovery and development
● Statistical & Machine Learning Methods: Develop and apply statistical models and machine learning approaches to interrogate and visualize complex biological data.
● Quality Control & Scalability: Ensure robust data quality, reproducibility, and scalability across large datasets.
● Scientific Communication: Present research findings in internal meetings, conferences, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications:
● PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field with clearly relevant computational projects
● Demonstrated experience with multi-omics data analysis, ideally within a neurological or biomedical context.
● Experience with RNAseq technologies, including sc/snRNAseq
● Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, with hands-on experience using standard bioinformatics tools.
● Strong background in developing scalable computational workflows and data integration strategies.
● Experience with high-performance computing or cloud-based data processing.
● Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Prior work in neurobiology or neurological disease research.
● A strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
● Familiarity with advanced visualization techniques and data management best practices.
What We Offer:
● Opportunity to work at the forefront of neuroscience and drug discovery.
● Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team.
● Competitive compensation package including stock options.
● Career growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling company.