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Sen Bilgen

@senbilgen

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PhD-trained molecular biologist specializing in genetics, bioinformatics, and rigorous scientific communication.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek research roles combining wet-lab genomics and computational analysis in collaborative teams, with opportunities to mentor, publish, and apply rigorous evaluation methods to scientific and AI-training projects.

I am a PhD-trained molecular biologist with deep expertise in molecular biology, genetics, and cell-level processes, experienced in designing experiments, analyzing large gene-expression datasets with R and Python, and communicating results through publications and national presentations. I have mentored students, led interdisciplinary collaborations, and contributed to reproducible research practices across academia.

I combine wet-lab skills (CRISPR, RNA-seq, high-throughput sequencing prep) with computational strengths (bioinformatics pipelines, statistical analysis) and a proven ability to produce clear, accurate scientific explanations and structured evaluation criteria for training next-generation AI models.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Harvard University

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Conducted high-resolution cell biology experiments on transcriptional control under metabolic stress and analyzed large gene-expression datasets, producing manuscripts and conference presentations while mentoring trainees.

Molecular Biology Cell Biology R Python Data Analysis Experimental Design Scientific Writing

Graduate Research Assistant

Johns Hopkins University

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Designed and executed CRISPR-Cas9 and RNA-seq experiments to study gene regulatory networks, contributed to peer-reviewed publications, and taught undergraduate labs.

CRISPR Cas9 Experimental Design Bioinformatics Statistical Analysis Scientific Writing

Research Assistant

University of California, Davis

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Prepared genomic DNA/RNA for high-throughput sequencing, maintained lab databases and protocols, and supported bioinformatics pipelines and preliminary statistical analyses for genomics projects.

Genomics SQL Server C++ASP.NET Core Bioinformatics Laboratory management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johns Hopkins University

Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Biology

PhD in Molecular Biology focused on regulatory mechanisms of gene expression in stress-responsive pathways and advanced molecular genetics techniques.