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BSD MIC - Khader Lab
About the Department
The Department of Microbiology faculty researches a vast array of
bacteria and viruses. We are a community of faculty, postdoctoral
scholars, students, and staff committed to research and education in the
field of microbiology. Our faculty conduct interdisciplinary research
that advances the study of microbes and microbial diseases. Basic
research in Microbiology underwrites out effort for eradication of
important pathogens, prevention of human diseases, development of gene
therapies and the evolution of new strategies for personalized medicine.
We are also committed to training the next generation of scientists.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant
funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the
contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of
these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job Summary
This job participates in scientific research projects. The employees are
responsible for developing and executing projects, analyzing data,
writing papers, and reports, presenting research, and training junior
staff and students. They are also responsible for working with animals,
tissue culture, and immune assays.
Responsibilities
- Systems biology and Bioinformatics, analysis of scRNA seq datasets,
setting up pipelines for analysis, compiling data for publications.
- Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific
or intellectual information.
- Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques.
Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for
research.
- Creates first drafts for scientific writing and publications,
including protocols and grants.
- Trains and mentors laboratory personnel.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience working with Bioinformatics pipelines.
- Prior experience working with systems biology studies.
Working Conditions
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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