Research Scientist I

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Scientist at Tulane Center for Biomedical Informatics and Genomics will support the John W. Deming Department of Medicine, focusing on population genetics analyses for transplant matching, particularly immune gene variation (HLA, KIR).

The role offers a staff appointment with potential research, training, and lab management tasks; the candidate should hold a PhD and proficient Python/R, strong communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related field.
• Experience with programming in Python and/or R.

Responsibilities

• Conduct population genetics analyses for transplant matching studies.
• Collaborate with the principal investigator and lab team.
• Communicate findings clearly in writing and presentations.
• Interact with diverse stakeholders internal and external.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Python

R

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Research Scientist will work for the Tulane Center for Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, which is part of the John W. Deming Department of Medicine.The rank of the research scientist is a staff appointment . A research scientist may apply his/her effort entirely to research, or a combination of research, training, and lab managerial activities.The classification of Research Scientist I is the entry level position in the job hierarchy.

The Research Scientist will work in conjunction with the Principal Investigator Dr. Loren Gragert on performing population genetics analysis for transplant matching studies. The Gragert Lab focuses on investigating the role of immune gene variation (HLA and KIR) in transplantation, cancer, and immune-mediated diseases.

Responsibilities

• Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team
• Ability to keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize work, performing assignments with minimal supervision

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related field .
• Experience with programming in Python and/or R.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in bioinformatics and/or immunology
• 2 or more years of experience in machine learning / artificial intelligence

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