BACKGROUND:

• High proficiency with Python and R scientific programming languages
• Familiarity with command-line Linux
• Strong understanding of modern scientific computing and data science tools, including high-performance computing environments
• Expertise in the analysis of next-gen sequencing data
• Strong grasp of relevant biology, molecular biology, and statistics concepts
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently, in a small group setting, and one-on-one with students, other staff, and collaborators in a positive and productive manner

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Plesa research lab is seeking a research assistant/associate specializing in bioinformatics or computational biology to join the lab. This position will include:

• Analysis of NGS data from multiplex functional assays (developing, testing, and optimizing analytical pipelines)
• Analysis of large-scale datasets of protein function
• Improvement of design software for gene synthesis and oligo design
• Algorithm development for large-scale protein engineering
• Developing software for sequence optimization and new molecular biology methods
• Developing regression and classification models for high-dimensional data

This position will work closely with other lab researchers (students, postdocs, and technicians) and with Dr. Plesa. The position will be given a level of independence depending on the level of candidate experience.

REQUIREMENTS:
Research Assistant:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines
• Five years' experience in computational biology / bioinformatics / software development

Research Associate:

• Terminal degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines

PREFERENCES:

• Experience in algorithm development, data mining, and statistical analysis of large datasets
• Familiarity of sequence-based analysis of proteins (phylogenetic tree generation, multiple sequence alignment, BLAST, pfam, etc.)
• Python software development

TERMS:
Full-Time

LOCALE:
Eugene, Oregon

COMPENSATION:
$40,000-$85,000

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply at https://careers.uoregon.edu: https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/527812/bioinformatician-research-assistantassociate-plesa-lab

DEADLINE:
August 5, 2021

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