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 environments
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct hypothesis-driven computational research using large-scale sequencing data to formulate quantitative models

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct hypothesis-driven computational research using large-scale sequencing data to formulate quantitative models.
  • This role involves supervising undergraduate students, aiding in grant writing, and communicating results through primary research articles and conferences.
  • Texas A&M University offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid holidays, and access to professional development resources like LinkedIn Learning.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct hypothesis-driven computational research using large-scale sequencing data to formulate quantitative models.

Salary

Commensurate based on education and experience; Grant funded position

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computational Biology or related field
  • Proficiency in Python, R, and Perl programming
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux environments
  • Analysis of genomic/epigenomic sequencing data
  • High-performance computing environment experience
  • Data management and pipeline development skills

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with software development best practices
  • Knowledge of inferential statistics and machine learning
  • Ability to devise innovative analytical approaches
  • Collaboration with wet and dry lab researchers
  • Experience writing grant proposals

Key Requirements

  • Appropriate PhD in a related field
  • Training in statistics required
  • Programming experience in Python, R, or Perl
  • Experience with RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and ChIP-seq
  • Criminal history check verification required

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