Bioinformatician II

Perform preprocessing and quality control of single-cell and bulk sequencing datasets. - Conduct downstream analyses such as dimensionality reduction, clustering, differential expression/methylation analysis, and cell type annotation, among others. - Integrate multi-sample and multi-modal datasets (e.g., scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq) using Seurat or related tools. - Generate publication-quality visualizations (e.g., UMAP/t-SNE plots, heatmaps, violin plots). - Assist in the interpretation of results and contribute to biological insights. - Collaborate with experimental researchers to design analyses and validate findings. - Maintain reproducible workflows and well-documented code (e.g., R scripts, R Markdown, Git). - Support preparation of figures, reports, and manuscripts. Position Requirements

Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics or a related field, or recognized equivalent. - Working experience with single-cell analysis workflows in Seurat. Experience must be through real-world projects. - Experience with Linux/Unix environments and high-performance computing (HPC). - Understanding of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data and single-cell genomics concepts. - Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis techniques. - Strong organizational and communication skills. - Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Attention to detail and data integrity. - Ability to work both independently and in a team setting. - Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, work effectively within a supervisory structure, and meet project deadlines. For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca. To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page. POSTED DATE:         April 14, 2026 CLOSING DATE:       April 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. OICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan (https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/. Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially. OICR hiring managers may use approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with an initial screening or assessment of applications, and selection of applicants in accordance with OICR’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party for the purpose of training an AI model. Hiring managers shall determine which applications proceed through the recruitment process. Resume Format: If you elect to apply, please click on the “Apply for this Job” button below. You will be required to enter contact details, and to attach your resume to your application. Please attach your resume as a .pdf or .doc file. The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.