Research Scholar, Oral Biology

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a Research Scholar focused on bioinformatics within Dr. Patricia Diaz’s team.

The role emphasizes analysis of intra-species strain variability in the oral microbiome and development of novel pipelines to resolve strains in metagenomes. Responsibilities include evaluating relationships of strains with periodontal disease, presenting data at weekly lab meetings, and assisting in manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or the equivalent from a foreign university in the relevant discipline.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Graduate Degree in Bioinformatics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate existing algorithms for the analysis of intra-species strain variability in the oral microbiome.
• Contribute to the development of novel pipelines to resolve strains in metagenomes.
• Evaluate the relationships of strains with periodontal disease.
• Participate in weekly laboratory meeting, presenting and discussing data.
• Assist in manuscript preparation and writing.

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent from foreign university

Graduate Degree in Bioinformatics

Combination of education and experience may be considered

Job description

A Research Scholar position with focus on bioinformatics is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine with Dr. Patricia Diaz’s research team.

The research activities will consist of:

• Implement and evaluate existing algorithms for the analysis of intra-species strain variability in the oral microbiome.
• Contribute to the development of novel pipelines to resolve strains in metagenomes.
• Evaluate the relationships of strains with periodontal disease.
• Participate in weekly laboratory meeting, presenting and discussing data.
• Assist in manuscript preparation and writing.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Aff**? The Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or the equivalent from a foreign university in the relevant discipline.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Bioinformatics

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $38,000 - $42,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus

Campus South Campus

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].