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Research Associate in Bioinformatics within ITMAT
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Position Number: 5567345
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Research Associate in Bioinformatics within ITMAT

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Mar 11, 2024
Deadline: Mar 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or closely related field. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include

Research in bioinformatics, which includes:
- designing, architecting, developing, and testing software for managing and processing big data sets obtained from various biological experiments
- investigating and benchmarking published bioinformatics software and tools
- investigating high performance computing and cloud platforms for running bioinformatics software and tools
- development of novel methods for statistical and/or machine learning analysis of omics data

Computational and statistical support for studies performed by ITMAT researchers, which includes:
- management and processing of big data sets obtained by next generation high throughput sequencing
- statistical and machine learning analysis of processed data
- integration of heterogeneous (transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, i.e., omics) data sets using statistical and machine learning techniques
- development of methods for manipulation and visualization of omics data

Participation in various seminars, colloquia, and conferences

Occasional light teaching assignments.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to primarily carry out a research program under the direction of Dr. Gregory Grant. The position will also allow the candidate to grow as an independent scientist and gain eligibility to apply for funding through different mechanisms.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Application Instructions

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The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).