Research Analyst

Job Overview

The Ahmed‑Braimah Lab seeks a Research Analyst (RA) to support a diverse portfolio of research projects focused on evolutionary and functional genomics. The RA will work closely with the Principal Investigator and team members to manage, analyze, and interpret large‑scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets. The position requires a strong computational background, demonstrated experience with next‑generation sequencing analysis, and a passion for collaborative work.

• Perform computational analysis on collaborative research projects.
• Manage, analyze, and interpret large‑scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets.
• Apply established analytical tools, develop custom pipelines, and create new computational approaches to address cutting‑edge biological questions.
• Train and assist graduate students with bioinformatics projects.
• Maintain lab computing infrastructure and curate genomic datasets.
• Other duties as assigned.

• M.S. in computer science or related field, or a Ph.D. in biology with extensive graduate training in computational biology or an equivalent field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing high‑throughput sequencing datasets.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, R, Bash) and experience in Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with workflow managers such as Snakemake, Nextflow, or WDL/Cromwell.
• Familiarity with version control (Git/Git Hub) and collaborative software development.
• Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, or advanced data visualization.
• Prior mentoring or teaching experience in computational skills.

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This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU , Local 200

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