Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The research focus of the Sun lab is to understand how genetic variants contribute to the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, aiming to inform novel therapeutic strategies. Our research spans both genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, including gene transcription, alternative splicing, chromatin modifications, and 3D genome organization. We employ multi-omic sequencing and artificial intelligence tools, with a dual emphasis on developing new bioinformatics methods and applying them to cutting-edge biological questions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced researcher to develop and conduct research projects using long-read and single-cell sequencing techniques to uncover the genetic underpinnings of neurodegenerative diseases.

Designs research protocols. Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis and documentation of experiment results.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports. Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• A variety of different backgrounds could lead to success in this project, and expertise in one or more of the following would provide a foundation on which to receive additional training in the others: genomic data analysis, pipeline development in genomics, multi-omics data integration, transcription regulation, Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative diseases.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Alzheimer's Disease, Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Interpretations, Genomic Data Analysis, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Pipeline Development, Python for Data Analysis, R Statistics, Transcriptional Regulation, Unix Shell

Grade

R10

Salary Range

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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