Part Time Research Associate - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a part-time research assistant to join the Georgakopoulos-Soares lab. The lab focuses on developing and implementing new computational methods in genomics and molecular biology. Current projects are aimed on the identification of genetic biomarkers for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of human diseases, including bacterial and viral infections and of aging-associated diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. We are also interested in the grammar of transcription regulation and in studying regulatory sequence function in biology and disease using computational approaches. 

We are seeking a qualified research assistant with expertise in computational biology and programming with a focus in applying machine learning techniques to biological data. This position requires a master's degree or its equivalent, or enrollment as an active candidate for a terminal degree, in a related field. The research assistant will work on a part-time basis up to 20 hours per week to support the lab research and work based on their expertise and might be required to guide and supervise junior lab members with their research. 

The candidate should have a strong publication record, experience with collaborative scientific project execution, as well as a commitment to mentoring and a desire to work in an interactive, diverse, and inclusive research group. Applicants with experience in machine learning and bioinformatics are strongly encouraged to apply. This Researcher position will also be expected to contribute to manuscript preparation, grant preparation and submission and presentation of study-related outcomes at key scientific meetings. 

Interested candidates should upload a CV, cover letter, statement of research interests, and 2-3 relevant publications. In addition, applicants should arrange for up to two professional references to be submitted during the interview process. 

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:  

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check  
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check   

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