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The Tate lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University is seeking a motivated and conscientious Senior Research Assistant (TERM) to analyze and visualize high-throughput genomic and transcriptomic data related to the ecology and evolution of infection and immunity. Previous bioinformatics and statistical experience and excellent data management practices are necessary. Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, the SRA will collaborate with other lab members to pursue the scientific goals of the laboratory. The primary responsibilities for this position include data processing, statistical analysis, data visualization, training other lab members in these skills, and supervising undergraduate bioinformatics projects. The candidate should be capable of performing tasks and protocols with minimal supervision, and should be willing to troubleshoot failed procedures, including consultation of the primary literature. The candidate will be expected to attend laboratory meetings and be a scientifically engaged and collaborative member of the lab, including assisting with training and bioinformatics support to other lab members. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. The Tate lab is a dynamic group of students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff interested in the ecology and evolution of immune systems and infectious diseases. The group is highly collaborative, and values frequent communication, feedback, and respect among lab members. The Tate lab is part of the Department of Biological Sciences, which has an excellent staff to facilitate issue resolution involving personnel, financial management, supply and equipment orders proposal submission, and infrastructure. The faculty in the department carry out diverse research projects and often collaborate with other members within the department and in nearby departments. This department covers a broad spectrum of biology, from molecules and cells to tissues and organisms to populations and ecosystems. Award-winning faculty and graduate students teach and carry out research in Biochemistry, Structural Biology and Biophysics, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, and Neurobiology.