Senior Research Scientist

University of Georgia- FACS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh's Med-Biomedical Informatics department invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist. The role leads independent computational research in cancer, chronic disease, multi-omics, and precision medicine, guiding projects from design to dissemination.

You will train students and junior staff, develop reproducible workflows in R and Python, prepare manuscripts and grants, and collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators to advance scientific knowledge and impact.

Qualifications

• Professional doctorate with at least 7 years of relevant research experience.
• Proficiency in R or Python.
• Experience analyzing genomic, single-cell, spatial, proteomic, or clinical data.
• Record of independent research, publication, communication, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead computational studies using bulk, single-cell, spatial, proteomic, and clinical data.
• Develop and validate biomarkers and machine-learning models through integrated multi-omic and clinical analyses.
• Build and maintain reproducible R/Python workflows, code, and documentation.
• Prepare manuscripts, grants, reports, figures, and presentations and collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators.
• Mentor junior researchers and review their scientific work.

Skills

R

Python

Independent research

Scientific communication

Project management

Education

Professional Doctorate

Job description

Senior Research Scientist

Med-Biomedical Informatics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006571)

Job Summary

Serves as subject matter expert and conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various complex documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates, junior lab members, and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates high-level work and project development in collaboration with other specialists.

Essential Functions

The Senior Research Scientist will lead independent, reproducible computational research in cancer, chronic disease, multi-omics, and precision medicine and contribute to collaboration, publication, project management, and mentorship.

JOB DUTIES

1. Lead computational studies using bulk, single-cell, spatial, proteomic, and clinical data — 35%.
2. Develop and validate biomarkers and machine-learning models through integrated multi-omic and clinical analyses — 20%.
3. Build and maintain reproducible R/Python workflows, code, and documentation — 10%.
4. Prepare manuscripts, grants, reports, figures, and presentations and collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators — 10%.
5. Mentor junior researchers and review their scientific work — 5%.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional doctorate and at least five years of relevant research experience; proficiency in R or Python; experience analyzing genomic, single-cell, spatial, proteomic, or clinical data; and a record of independent research, publication, communication, and project management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in computational disease research, machine learning, biomarker discovery, spatial transcriptomics, scientific writing, and mentorship.

Physical Effort

minimal physical effort

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Senior Research Scientist

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Science

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Professional Doctorate Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 -4:30 pm

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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