Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III - Dr. Georgakopoulos - soares Lab

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

The mission of our College of Pharmacy is to advance discovery, innovation, and patient care; and to provide service to the university, professional and scientific communities, and society. A key part of that mission is our commitment to eliminating disparities, raising awareness, and fostering a culture where everyone has equal opportunities and a sense of belonging.

This position is fixed term for one year, with the possibility of continuation depending upon performance, funding, and mutual agreement.

Purpose

The Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III reports to Dr. Ilias Georgakopoulos-Soares in the Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology to design and execute computational research in the areas of bioinformatics, cancer disease mechanisms, and evolutionary biology, develop and implement innovative bioinformatics tools and pipelines for analyzing large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets, and compile and analyze data using advanced computational methods and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain computational pipelines for RNA-seq, miRNA-seq, and other Next-Generation Sequencing data analysis
• Design and implement novel bioinformatics tools and databases for phylogenetic analysis and Gene Ontology enrichment
• Perform differential expression analysis, epigenetic profiling, and evolutionary trajectory analysis
• Read and write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, compile figures and tables
• Present research data and findings in public and private forums (seminars/laboratory meetings)
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects involving metabolic complications and therapeutic interventions
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, R, Rust, and BASH.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools including DESeq2, FIMO, TRINITY, and other standard NGS analysis software.
• Demonstrated experience in tool development and computational pipeline standardization.
• Research background in phylogenetic analysis.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with transcription factor binding site analysis across multiple species.
• Proven track record of publications in computational biology and bioinformatics.
• Experience with database development and maintenance.
• International research experience and multilingual capabilities.

Salary Range

• $56,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazard
• Working with animals
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

Application may not be considered if all materials are not submitted.

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• List of 3 Professional References; at least one must be from a supervisor

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