Gut Microbiome Research Associate & Data Analyst

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Research Associate with demonstrated experience in bioinformatics focused on the gut microbiome. The role includes data analysis of sequencing data and experiments on the gut-brain axis, with opportunities to learn animal handling procedures.

The candidate will work in a collaborative lab, train undergraduates in data analysis, and contribute to ongoing gastrointestinal microbiome research aimed at understanding health

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an MS degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of lab experience and data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis of sequencing data and analysis of the gut microbiome.
• Conduct experiments to interrogate the gastrointestinal microbiome with various manipulations.
• Train and supervise undergraduate students in data analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Computational biology

R

Python

Statistical software

Data management

Education

MS degree or equivalent

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Research Associate with demonstrated experience in bioinformatics focused on the gut microbiome. The role includes data analysis of sequencing data and experiments on the gut-brain axis, with opportunities to learn animal handling procedures.

The candidate will work in a collaborative lab, train undergraduates in data analysis, and contribute to ongoing gastrointestinal microbiome research aimed at understanding health