• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 1/25/2027
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $36,400-$36,400

Position Summary

The Department of Systems Biology, Korem Lab, is seeking a full-time, temporary Research Associate to join its team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on understanding complex biological systems. The focus of this role s on developing methodology for inference of mutations in microbiome data and requires expertise in Bayesian inference. The Research Associate will support day-to-day lab operations, assist with experimental workflows, and help maintain the high standards of organization and quality that drive the lab's scientific mission. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct computational and statistical research focused on the inference of mutational signatures in microbiome sequencing data, with an emphasis on identifying environmental exposures associated with prematurity. 
• Apply Bayesian inference methods and probabilistic modeling techniques to analyze large-scale, high-dimensional biological datasets.
• Develop, document, and maintain reproducible, well-tested code and workflows suitable for dissemination to the broader academic and scientific community.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications by drafting methods, results, and supporting materials as needed. 
• Collaborate closely with principal investigator, postdocs, and other lab members to integrate computational methods with experimental and clinical data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the lab's research mission and operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma

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