Computational Biologist II, Neuroscience bei UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EPerform professional work in support of scientific research using technical knowledge of software, software development, networking, and/or hardware in a complex computing environment. Subject matter expert in multiple areas of computing technology, and specific knowledge of molecular biology and genetics. Work collaboratively with Principal Investigator (%22PI%22) to determine the most suitable computational methods and tools to analyze large-scale biological data sets. Prepare reports for presentation or publication. Responsible for assisting PI in meeting the system needs for multiple research projects and/or labs.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is available in the Liu Lab at the Department of Neuroscience. Our research brings together molecular, cellular, and systems approaches to study biological clocks, metabolism, and primate biology. We have opportunities for projects spanning genetics, single-cell omics, disease modeling, behavior studies, and data science. More details can be found at our lab website: https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/liu-shixuan-lab.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in computational biology to join the lab. Candidates will lead independent research projects that align with their interests, and can choose from a broad range of topics including circadian and seasonal biology, metabolism, immunology, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECandidates with experience in any large-scale data analysis are encouraged to apply. Expertise in single-cell transcriptomics, epigenetics, genetic variant analysis, image processing, or behavior tracking is directly transferable to our research projects, but not required.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe PI will work closely with the candidate to provide training tailored to their research project and career development. They will receive mentorship in study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, and may participate in collaborative projects involving multimodal datasets across molecular, physiological, and behavioral domains. They may also gain hands-on experience in experimental pipelines if desired. The PI will actively support career development and training customized to each candidate’s goals.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EPhD in Computer Science or a related field of biological science, with thesis work in bioinformatics and computational biology or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EMaster%27s Degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E2 years of related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology with Master%27s Degree or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E4 years of related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology with Bachelor%27s Degree.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EManage computer hardware and software programming and maintenance for one or more research laboratories. Ensure existing systems meet the continuing needs of the labs and/or recommend and test new systems as necessary.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform or direct others to perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results. Manage assigned research projects with minimal input from PI.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResolve hardware, software, and network issues in support of the lab.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOversee the development and maintenance of complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare research reports for presentation, and assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMay specialize in bioinformatics, software development, network administration, or hardware/software maintenance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E Jetzt bewerben