Research Associate - School of Computer Science - CBD (Zhang Lab)

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department (CBD) at Carnegie Mellon University is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to studying biological systems using computational methods. Faculty and researchers collaborate across fields such as computer science, biology, and statistics to tackle complex biological questions. Their work spans diverse areas including genomics, bioinformatics, systems biology, and computational neuroscience, driving innovation at the intersection of computation and life sciences. CBD is seeking a Research Associate to assist with statistical modeling of single-cell multiome data, development of algorithms to link enhancers with their cis-regulatory gene targets, simulation studies and real-data benchmarking, and manuscript preparation. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience required.
• Research, data collection, and analysis experience.
• Strong problem solving, reasoning, analytical and communication skills.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful background check

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a related quantitative field, such as computational biology, computer science, or a related discipline highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent project on modeling enhancer-gene relationships using single-cell multiome data, including:
• Conducting literature review
• Designing experiments
• Developing algorithms
• Conducting real-data analysis
• Presenting results in one-on-one and group meetings.
• Summarizes statistical information for analysis, examination, or presentation; writes technical reports.
• May build and validate quantitative models.
• Identifies problems and obstacles to progress; develops strategies to solve problems.
• May program software in support of job functions.
• Attends project meetings.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level