Computational Research Associate I - Corces Lab

Gladstone Companies•San Francisco, CA

5d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a computational research associate to join our lab group within the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease. The candidate will be a critical member of a team of biologists working to understand the role of the epigenome in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The position will require the candidate to learn and perform basic and advanced computational biology techniques in the fields of single-cell biology, genetics, and epigenetics. This position will be research-based and fully computational with multiple opportunities for publication. The skills and experiences acquired from this position would provide a useful background for future pursuits in biological research-based graduate education and we place a strong emphasis on mentorship of the next generation of scientists. While prior laboratory experience is valuable, we place a greater emphasis on essential personal attributes such as organization, attention to detail, and communication skills. We have an established track record of helping young scientists achieve admission to graduate education programs and apply for and receive fellowships such as the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program. More information about the laboratory and its current and past members can be found at www.corceslab.com Please do not send a separate email regarding your application. All applications will be reviewed on Workday and additional emails unnecessarily add to the administrative workload of the hiring team.

Requirements

AA/AS and 2+ years of relevant experience or BA/BS in a relevant field
Prior coding experience in R and/or Python

Responsibilities

Single-cell analysis of gene expression and chromatin accessibility data
Training and querying machine learning models to understand the impact of genetic variants
Development of robust software and pipelines for use internally within the lab and for broad sharing with the research community
Collaboration with wet-lab members of the lab to assist with data analysis of ‘omics datasets
Routine laboratory management such as supply ordering, maintenance, and upkeep (5% of total effort)

Benefits

Targeted mentorship to help you achieve your goals, both during your tenure in the lab and beyond
Training in how to think and communicate as a scientist
Training in computational biology techniques in the fields of single-cell biology, genomics, neurobiology, and epigenomics
Opportunities for scientific publication
Access to Gladstone’s training classes and tools
Access to Gladstone’s guest scientific lectures from world renowned professors
Transparent and equitable pay based on Gladstone Institutes’ standardized policies
People–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
A meaningful place to grow and learn–whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.
Healthy work/life balance–you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
Compensation–competitive salary.
Excellent benefits–generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.