HSC Post Doctoral Rsch Assoc at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

HSC Post Doctoral Rsch Assoc

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

511601 - Immunology/Molecular Micro Lbk

Position Description

Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with Ph.D. studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Requisition ID

34283BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Method and software comparisons and benchmarking of available tools. Design, develop, and implement new      bioinformatics pipelines.


• Optimize pipelines and parameters specific to project(s). Perform quality assurance of all workflows and analyses. Ensure all essential positive and negative controls included.


• Conduct genomic data-analyses (e.g., genome, transcriptome, methylome, etc.) from FASTQ/BAM files, integrative multi-omics analyses, transposable element analyses, and/or other genomic and bioinformatics analyses or software development.


• Read literature related to current project and incorporate into the project.


• Maintain accurate records of methods, software, and parameters used. Ensure reproducibility.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Linux command lines, HPC, genomic, transcriptomic and/or epigenomic data analyses, and/or related software comparisons and new pipeline development, etc.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Immunology/Molecular Micro Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
 

Job Group

Research Staff

Occasional Duties

Draft reports and original manuscripts for publications. Present in meetings and conferences.
 

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
 

Required Qualifications

PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.Sc., M.D.) in area of project specialization.


Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

No

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