Computational Biologist I, Simmons Cancer Center
About The Position
The Choi Laboratory within the Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology at UT Southwestern conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cancer immunology, cellular therapy, immune engineering, and AI-enabled biomedical discovery. The Computational Biologist I will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Jaehyuk Choi, and a multidisciplinary team of computational and experimental researchers to analyze and manage large-scale genomic, single-cell, spatial, clinical, and other multi-omic datasets, and to implement novel computational methods to analyze and engineer new proteins. The position will help identify, implement, and refine appropriate bioinformatics, statistical, and computational methods to produce reproducible analyses and translate complex data into meaningful biological insights. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining computational workflows, software tools, databases, and research computing resources; supporting data visualization and interpretation; and contributing to machine-learning and other advanced analytical approaches as appropriate to project needs. The Computational Biologist I will document code, methods, and results; prepare analyses and reports for presentations, publications, and collaborative discussions; and provide technical support and training related to laboratory computational systems. This position will support multiple collaborative research projects aimed at advancing the understanding of immune biology and accelerating the development of innovative cellular and immune-based therapies.
Requirements
- Master's Degree In Computer Science or a related field of biological science or Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science or a related field of biological science
- 2 years Related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology with Bachelor's Degree
Nice To Haves
- Specific knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
- Subject matter expert in multiple areas of computing technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain computational workflows, software tools, databases, and research computing resources.
- Support data visualization and interpretation.
- Contribute to machine-learning and other advanced analytical approaches as appropriate to project needs.
- Document code, methods, and results.
- Prepare analyses and reports for presentations, publications, and collaborative discussions.
- Provide technical support and training related to laboratory computational systems.
- Manage research laboratory computer hardware and software programming and maintenance.
- Ensure existing systems meet the continuing needs of the lab and/or recommend and test new systems as necessary.
- Perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results as assigned by the PI.
- Develop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.
- Resolve hardware, software, and network issues in support of the lab.
- Develop and maintain complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.
- Train laboratory staff in the use of pertinent research systems.
- May specialize in bioinformatics, software development, network administration, or hardware/software maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
