Postdoctoral Research Associate-computational Biology

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Bryan, Texas, US
Commensurate based on education + experience; gran...
Phd in computational biology or related field
Proficiency in python, r, and perl programming
Experience with unix/linux high-performance computing
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting hypothesis-driven computational research and analyzing large-scale sequencing data to formulate quantitative models

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting hypothesis-driven computational research and analyzing large-scale sequencing data to formulate quantitative models.
  • Texas A&M University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, paid holidays, and access to free LinkedIn Learning training.
  • This grant-funded position requires the candidate to supervise undergraduate students, maintain code repositories on GitHub, and communicate results at scientific conferences.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting hypothesis-driven computational research and analyzing large-scale sequencing data to formulate quantitative models.

Salary

Commensurate based on education and experience; Grant funded; Future employment contingent upon funding

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computational Biology or related field
  • Proficiency in Python, R, and Perl programming
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux high-performance computing
  • Expertise in RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and ChIP-seq analysis
  • Knowledge of inferential statistics and machine learning

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with software development best practices
  • Experience collaborating with wet lab researchers
  • Ability to devise innovative analytical approaches
  • Track record of grant writing support
  • Publication experience in primary research articles

Key Requirements

  • Appropriate PhD in a related field
  • Training in statistics and programming
  • Experience with data management pipelines

Work Rights

Not specified

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