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The successful candidate will develop scalable computational workflows, integrate complex biological datasets, and apply machine learning approaches to questions in protein design, plant biology, and insect resistance. The successful candidate will work closely with protein engineers, computational biologists, data scientists, and domain experts. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of cloud computing, bioinformatics, multi-omics, machine learning, and agricultural biotechnology.\nYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe primary responsibilities of this role are to:\nDevelop, test, and document reproducible pipelines for protein engineering, computational chemistry, and computational biology workflows;\nImplement data quality checks, standardized inputs and outputs, workflow monitoring, and reproducibility practices;\nIntegrate protein, interactome, metabolomic, phenotypic, and other biological datasets for exploratory analysis and predictive modeling;\nMaintain well-documented code using collaborative software development and version control practices;\nPresent project progress, analytical findings, and workflow recommendations to scientific stakeholders;\nSupport the development of cloud-enabled Nextflow pipelines for protein structure prediction, design, scoring, and candidate prioritization;\nIntegrate protein interaction and metabolomic datasets to identify signals associated with plant performance;\nApply computational approaches to model insect resistance using molecular, genomic, phenotypic, and population-level data;\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to advance protein engineering, computational biology, and data science initiatives.\nWHO YOU ARE\nBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:\nRequired:\nCurrently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Genetics, Genomics, or a related field;\nExperience programming in Python, R, Bash, or a similar programming language;\nFamiliarity with biological data analysis, machine learning, statistics, or scientific computing;\nInterest in protein engineering, structural biology, multi-omics, plant biology, or insect biology;\nStrong problem-solving, documentation, data visualization, and communication skills;\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with scientists from multiple disciplines.\nPreferred:\nExperience with Nextflow or another scientific workflow management system;\nFamiliarity with AWS, cloud computing environments, Linux, containers, Git, or high-performance computing platforms;\nExperience working with large-scale biological datasets and computational pipelines;\nKnowledge of bioinformatics, machine learning, and predictive modeling techniques applied to biological systems.\nEmployees can expect to be paid an hourly rate of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.\nThis posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027.\n\n YOUR APPLICATION\n\nBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. 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