Research Scientist, Sr.

Job title: Research Scientist, Sr.
Status: Full-Time
Job Location: Houston
Requisition Number: 170318

The School of Biomedical Informatics is seeking a Sr. Research Scientist to perform the following duties:

• Conducts experiments using advanced computational methods
• Determines feasibility of possible projects to ensure results addresses the biological question
• Develops new software tools and algorithms for bioinformatics as needed
• Communicates complex technical issues to experimentalists
• Communicates results by generating appropriate figures, text, and presentations
• Presents results in a written paper for publication, in a presentation at a meeting, or through personal contact with faculty members and other researchers
• Manage administrative issues relevant to analyses, including time tracking and billing
• Supervises staff and students as necessary. Work with clients to provide bioinformatics input in collaborative grant development
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) with six years of experience in related research environment and have verifiable publications within the field of the research project.

Doctorate Degree in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field strongly preferred.

Minimum of six years experience in a related research environment and have verifiable publications within the field of the research project

Hands-on expertise in LINUX/UNIX, microarray data analysis, next-generation sequencing data analysis. Strong verbal and communication skills and the ability to work with a wide spectrum of clients in biomedical related fields.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

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