Research Associate 1

Carnegie Mellon University’s mission is to build a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; and personal health and well-being. Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science (SCS) is widely recognized as one of the first and the best computer science programs in the world. Our programs train the next generation of innovators to take real-world problems and improve the way people live and work.

The Computational Biology Department (CBD) is one of the seven academic departments of the Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science (SCS). We are seeking a Research Associate to join our team!

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Creating a database of enzymes and modifications through literature mining, for integrating the genomics and mass spectral datasets collected on microbial strains for discovering novel polyketides.
• Communicate their progress with the staff in the lab and get feedback from them.
• Uses a variety of software packages to input, manipulate, collect and record results or observations.
• Performs research experiments following experimental protocol and procedures. Research and documents information by compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis, examination or presentation; writes technical reports. May build and validate quantitative models.
• May program software in support of job functions. Attends project meetings.
• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Computational Biology Department. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to 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.

You should demonstrate:

• Problem-Solving and Reasoning Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Computational Biology
• 1-3 years research experience and data collection/analysis experience
• Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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