Research Associate - Mellon College of Science - Biological Sciences Department

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and neuroscience.

Our Biological Sciences department is seeking a Research Associate to join the Hiller Laboratory. In this role, you will assist in the development and execution of research projects including experiment design, analysis of data collected, and writing up experiment results. The position also involves collaborating closely with laboratory members to interpret genomic data, contributing to manuscript preparation, and assisting in the development of new computational approaches to address biological questions. If you have experience with the use and development of comparative genomics pipelines for bacterial genomes, this is the perfect opportunity to explore.

Core Responsibilities

• May program software in support of job functions. Attends project meetings.
• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems.
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis, examination or presentation; writes technical reports. May build and validate quantitative models.
• Develop, implement, and maintain computational pipelines for comparative genomic analyses of large bacterial genome datasets including: genome assembly and annotation, pan-genome and phylogenomic analyses, comparative analyses of gene content and sequence variation, integration of genomic and experimental datasets, data visualization, and management of high-performance computing workflows.
• Assistance with manuscript preparation.
• Uses a variety of software packages to input, manipulate, collect and record results or observations.
• Other duties as assigned: training of incoming students.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University.  We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in computational biology or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience working in an experimental neuroscience laboratory required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information: 

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