Research Assistant I (Dahari Lab)

Loyola University Chicago; United States; Remote; USD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a RESEARCH ASST I (DAHARI LAB) for a fully remote role. The candidate will engage in computational modeling of hepatitis infections, using Python and AnyLogic, and will support ongoing research with strong mathematical and computational skills.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with preference for 1–2 years of related experience and experience in applied math, statistics, or mathematical biology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required or obtained via work/education (preferred).
• 1–2 years of previous job-related experience preferred.
• Experience in applied mathematics, statistics, computer/computational science, or mathematical biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply computational modeling to study viral hepatitis infection.
• Demonstrate good programming skills (Python, AnyLogic) for research tasks.
• Collaborate with the team on ongoing hepatitis research projects.

Skills

Python

AnyLogic

Computational modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: RESEARCH ASST I (DAHARI LAB)

Position Number: 8350288

Work Modality: Fully Remote Work

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?: No

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Campus: Off-Campus/Remote

Department Name: HEPATOLOGY

Location Code: HEPATOLOGY (06513A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with computational skills and a strong interest in viral hepatitis infection and computational modeling . Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in the core areas of the group's research; The candidate should have good programming skills (e.g. python and Anylogic).

Applied mathematics, statistics, computer or computational science, or mathematical biology experience, preferred.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications

Applied mathematics, statistics, computer or computational science, or mathematical biology experience is preferred.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

The candidate should have good programming skills (e.g. python and Anylogic).

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$25.00 /hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$20.00 /hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes -including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35876