Research Associate

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Research

Posted on April 16, 2024

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Research Associate

Department:
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Position Title:
Research Associate

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The newly established Computational Genomics Lab at Department of Pathology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, is accepting applications for a Research Associate position in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics. The candidate will work on various projects in computational genomics, comparative, and evolutionary genomics.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

Education: MS in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field
Work Experience: 0-3 Years
Skills: Strong command over GNU/Linux systems and toolchains, expert level knowledge in R, strong experience in one scripting language like Perl or Python, and basic familiarity with standard bioinformatics ecosystem

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: MS in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field
Work Experience: 3+ years
Skills: Extensive programming experience in multiple scripting languages, especially with a biological background

Job Duties Outlined:

Use programming knowledge to help shape the scientific environment and computational infrastructure of the division
Contribute to applications for research grants
Contribute to manuscript development for publication
Aid in training other research associates, research assistants, graduate students, and other junior colleagues
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact information for three references

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Pay Range:
$50,000.00 - $72,000.00
Minimum
$50,000.00
Midpoint
$61,000.00
Maximum
$72,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Associate_JR004258-1 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004258.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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