Part-Time Research Assistant - Omics Discovery Laboratory
About The Position
The MoD Laboratory in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University (http://bbh.hhd.psu.edu/) is seeking applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant to characterize epidemiological differences of Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome (CKMD). The research project the successful applicant will be investigating the current guidelines of CKMD and how it fits with populations who are at higher risk of CKMD. In addition, the successful applicant will be testing additional variables that may be more suitable for capturing population-specific variance across each stage of CKMD diagnosis. Candidates for this position should have experience in the areas of public health, epidemiology, and statistics. Experience in statistical programming (R, Unix, Linux, etc.) is recommended. Experience or past training in genetics or omics is not necessary but viewed positively. The anticipated start date for the position is as early as January 12th, 2026, on an hourly and part-time basis (up to 20 hours a week).
Requirements
- Candidates for this position should have experience in the areas of public health, epidemiology, and statistics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in statistical programming (R, Unix, Linux, etc.) is recommended.
- Experience or past training in genetics or omics is not necessary but viewed positively.
Responsibilities
- Literature review of relevant publications.
- Grant writing.
- Development and refinement of statistical pipelines.
- Interpretation of results.
- Drafting and presentation of abstracts at local and international conferences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
