This position needs to have a plant evolutionary biologist background. LeafWorks Job Description: Senior Bioinformatics Scientist LeafWorks Inc. is seeking a senior level bioinformatician that specializes in plant genomics and evolutionary biology to join our growing team. LeafWorks is a groundbreaking genomics startup making major contributions in the application of genomics and phenomics to understand the fundamentals of cannabis biology and medicinal plant/fungal genetics. We are actively seeking a team leader with extensive experience in applying data-driven analytics for multi-omics target identification, biomarker discovery and validation. In this position, you'll develop DNA tests and services that solve leading edge issues for top herbal species to meet market challenges in the natural products industry. You will develop and apply genetic, genomic and computational approaches to our globally diverse plant datasets to create commercial testing solutions that enable our clients to know what they are buying, selling, breeding and growing. You will implement holistic scientific strategies for product design, conceptualize and perform scientific data analyses for company products and services, and collaborate with the executive team on research and development tracks. This position requires a strong work-ethic, self-motivation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate independently and collaborate with a team. Primary Responsibilities and Required Qualifications: -PhD with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience (includes graduate or postdoctoral work) or Master's Degree with at least five years experience in Biology, Bioinformatics, Botany, Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Genetics, or a related field. Primary focus of career must be plant genomics and, or plant evolutionary biology, and using bioinformatics to answer questions in those fields. -Expert in comparative plant genomics and biomarker discovery. -Great communicator. -Using R/Python code to create and, or expand current R/Python code base for company bioinformatic pipelines. -Easily work with NGS data and analysis. -Can analyze multi-omics data (e.g., guided and de novo genome assembly, haplotype phasing, variant calling, annotation, expression analyses, network analyses, etc). -Ability to apply data-driven methods for multi-omics target identification and biomarker discovery. -Thorough understanding of plant genetics. -Ability to comfortably evaluate project needs and suggest methods and software applications for achieving project bioinformatics analyses. -Generate and support the integration and visualization of analysis and results. -Develop and coordinate data analysis strategies and implementation for large research projects. -Expertise in interpreting genetic data from open source and proprietary analysis software and databases. -Thrive in a fast-paced work environment that requires independent self-direction with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. -Future-oriented, innovating mindset with demonstrated record of developing or implementing new ideas and technologies. -Strong ability to multitask and prioritize. -Ability to manage other computational scientists. -Collaborate with the executive team to outline operating budgets and relay budgetary needs as well as challenges as they arise. -Engage with, and contribute to company discussions on research and development tracks, experimental designs, and strategic planning for overall company direction. -Abide by the company's good business practices and act in good faith towards the company's mission: that of community empowerment, scientific responsibility, and being environmentally conscious. Preferred Qualifications: -Wet lab experience preferred. -Project management experience. -Scientific experience or expertise in quantitative plant genetics. -Performing machine learning / deep learning with a focus on multi-omics data integration. -Familiarity and prior experience with numerous sequencing platforms including Illuminia, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, PacBio etc. -Familiarity and prior experience with cloud computing platforms such as Amazon AWS or Google Cloud. -Familiarity with data management and database structures. -Develop pipelines for automated report generation. Desired start time: December 2024 or January 2025. Location and Hours: LeafWorks Inc. is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA, USA. This position is a full-time salaried position. Remote may be acceptable; however in-office daily presence is highly preferred. At LeafWorks, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and positivity where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. LeafWorks believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. MORE ABOUT LEAFWORKS LeafWorks Inc. is a female-founded plant genetic testing startup located in Sebastopol, California. As a small team, we build our tests from scratch and take pride in scientific integrity. Our mission is to generate DNA-based solutions to mitigate fraud in the cannabis and broader botanical markets as well as empower organizations to know what they are buying, selling and growing. We're plant scientists making genetics more accessible. We formed LeafWorks because biotech companies that put good business practices and community empowerment above the bottom line simply don't exist. We wanted to make a company that we would be proud of, and one that makes conscious decisions to stay accountable to the community we serve, the science we love, the environment we need, and the team we're growing. Simply put, we are real people that care a lot about plants, and those that grow them. Kerin Law (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)