A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
The Research Lab Technician Senior will assist with projects in building systems biology models to find drug regimens for treating diabetes.
- Build metabolic models for human tissues and organoids.
- Work with experimental collaborators and provide guidance on top experimental targets.
- Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, bioengineering or related field and 1-2 years of experience.
- Experience in computational biology and omics data analysis.
- Research experience in systems biology, computational biology or related field.
- Experience with omics data analysis (e.g. transcriptomics, metabolomics).
- Knowledge of machine learning/deep learning algorithms.
- Knowledge of systems biology approaches (e.g. genome-scale metabolic modeling.
- Proficient with R, Python or MATLAB.
- Experience with machine learning, genome scale metabolic modeling.
**This is a one-year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based upon need and funding. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible
for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.
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