Bioinformatics Strategy and Implementation:

• Collaborate with the Senior Advisor to develop and execute bioinformatic pipelines required for project goals.
• Perform comprehensive analysis of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data for zoonotic diseases, AMR, and related genomic surveillance.
• Validate and troubleshoot bioinformatics pipelines to minimize errors.
• Extract meaningful insights from complex genomic datasets.

Data Visualization and Reporting:

• Translate complex genomic data into intuitive visual representations for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with project teams to prepare insightful reports and presentations.

Quality Control and Validation:

• Establish rigorous quality control processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of bioinformatics analyses.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with laboratory teams, epidemiologists, and other relevant experts to integrate bioinformatics findings into broader public health strategies.

Innovation and Continuous Learning:

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics and genomics research.
• Explore innovative approaches to enhance genomic surveillance and AMR containment.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Contribute to training sessions and capacity-building efforts for laboratory and public health personnel in bioinformatics principles and tools.

Miscellaneous

• Any tasks assigned by the supervisor or the head of the department of the Center for One Health

• Experience working in Linux environment.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics software and programming languages (Unix, Python, R).
• Strong experience in NGS data analysis, variant calling, and metagenomics analysis.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Familiarity with infectious disease genomics and AMR is advantageous.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Familiarity with the Indian public health system, newer initiatives in the health sector, and relevant government policies/ strategies particularly the National Health Mission, and Ayushman Bharat.
• Ability and willingness to travel for workshops and coordination activities.