Research Scientist III (Open to Internal Candidates Only)

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University of New Hampshire

Location: Durham, New Hampshire
Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
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Job Description

Operating Title

Research Scientist III (Open to Internal Candidates Only)

Long Classification Title

Research Scientist III

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH COLSA Molecular Cellular & Biomedical

Summary of Position

Under administrative direction of the Director of the UNH Data Science Core, the direct supervision of the Assistant Core Director and under the purview of the chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences, this position will provide expertise, technical consultations, and project management tracking and support for research projects, assume supervisory responsibility for Data Science Core technical staff, and conduct instructional and outreach activities in areas relevant to the mission of the Data Science Core.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Doctorate

Acceptable minimum years of experience

5-7 years

Posting Number

PS4935FY25

Other minimum qualifications

PhD in data science or closely related field with extensive experience in the application of bioinformatics across multidisciplinary areas of research.
Prior experience providing bioinformatics consulting and research project design and analysis.
Proficiency and demonstrated mastery of programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Extensive experience in the development and delivery of bioinformatics training.
Knowledge of and experience in the development of cloud-based computing.
Experience with molecular biology and NGS workflows and the ability to work closely with wet lab personnel for advising and troubleshooting protocols.
Experience managing user accounts and installing software on HPC clusters/servers.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63746

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

26

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date

11/05/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Closing Date

11/15/2024

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

Yes

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

Yes

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Grant Funded

Equipment/Instruments

Experience with data analytics applications in engineering and the broad spectrum of genomic tools in the life sciences.
Teaching experience at the university and K-12 levels.
Demonstrated capability of developing new data analytic methods or adapting methods for new applications.
Experience in multiple programing languages.
Demonstrated ability to work in Linux and cloud computing environments.
Experience in grant proposal development, including an understanding of data management policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and security.
Experience in proteomics and image analysis workflows.

Experience with the following Equipment/Instruments:

Illumina NovaSeq 6000
PacBio Sequel IIe
NanoPore MinIon/GridIon
High Performance Computing Cluster hardware and associated Linux-based operating systems.

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.

None applicable

Duty/Responsibility

Bioinformatics support

Under the general direction of the Data Science Core Director and the Deputy Director of the Research Computing Center, and under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Core Director, provide guidance to clients on all aspects of the “data life cycle” of research projects, including initial consultations, experimental design direct analysis of data, appropriate application of methodology and analyses and support for the management of data to meet the FAIR principles of data science.

Duty/Responsibility

Technical staff supervision

Provide supervision, training, and project management to technical staff, (including PAT staff, graduate student research assistants, and undergraduate student assistants) that are providing Bioinformatics support and data analytical services through the Data Science Core.

Duty/Responsibility

Instruction & Outreach

Under the direction of the Department Chair and with the approval of the Dean, teach up to four credits of courses per year in bioinformatics and data science.
In addition, create training materials, offer workshops and participate in outreach programs in statistics and data science, review current research program needs, and establish communications channels for current participants in research efforts.
Oversee the management of the non-thesis masters degree in Bioinformatics.

Duty/Responsibility

Proposal development