Research Associate - School of Computer Science - CBD

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department (CBD) is seeking a Research Associate to assist in the statistical modeling of single-cell multinome data and manuscript preparation. The department is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, combining computer science, biology, and statistics to tackle complex biological questions in areas like genomics, bioinformatics, systems biology, and computational neuroscience. We are looking for a team member who embodies flexibility, excellence, and passion, and who values inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity. This role requires effective interaction with a diverse range of internal and external partners with a high level of integrity, supporting the university's mission through their work.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a related quantitative field such as computational biology, computer science or a related discipline
At least one year of hands-on experience working with data
Experience developing algorithms
Successful pre-employment background check

Responsibilities

Developing algorithms to link enhancers with their cis-regulatory gene targets
Simulation studies and real-data benchmarking
Working with and analyzing biological data
Developing data
Implementing experimental protocols and documenting research
Conducting literature reviews to stay updated on the latest methodologies in biomolecular condensates