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Research Associate
Job Description
| Position ID: | Cornell -CALS Molecular Biology and Genetics -RAHANSON [#25243, WDR-00038586] |
| Position Title: | |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map ] |
| Subject Areas: | Molecular Biology statistical analysis Computational Biology |
| Salary Range: | $61,640 - $62,580 |
| Appl Deadline: | 2023/09/01 11:59PM (posted 2023/08/02, listed until 2023/09/29) |
| Position Description: | Apply |
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics Cornell University Ithaca, NY POSITION: Research Associate SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: A position for a Research Associate is available to work in the lab of Maureen Hanson in the Dept. of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. The research project concerns the molecular basis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), a disabling illness with similarities to long COVID. The Research Associate will collaborate with researchers in the Cornell Center for Enervating Neuroimmune Disease (https://neuroimmune.cornell.edu ). Perform sophisticated mathematical and statistical analyses of molecular data derived from assays performed on cells and tissues from individuals with ME/CFS and control subjects. Clinical data will also be correlated with molecular data and modeling performed to detect possible sub-groups. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Research: 100%. The Research Associate will analyze individual datasets from a variety of types of assays, identifying differences between parameters in patients vs. controls and using multi-omic methods to identify associations of measures from different assay types. Datasets already available include metabolomics, proteomics, single cell genomics, exercise physiology, serology, flow cytometry, and clinical characteristics. Determine whether or not there are biomarkers that could be developed into a diagnostic test as well as biomarkers that will reveal new information about the pathophysiology of the disease. Use methods such as linear mixed effects modeling, correlation analyses, principal component analysis (PCA), pathway enrichment analyses, bootstrapping statistics methods, cell and tissue type enrichment, time series fuzzy c-means clustering, uniform manifold approximation and projection (UMAP), t-Distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE), and Sankey diagrams. Apply multivariate model-based clustering with finite Gaussian mixture models. The Research Associate will prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and will be encouraged to apply for research grants and fellowships. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience that provides background in computational biology, data science, and molecular biology with experience in statistical analysis. The candidate should have good communication skills and be interested in collaborating with a research team comprised of postdoctoral associates, M.S. research support specialists, graduate students, and undergraduates. SALARY: $61,640 - $62,580 SUPERVISION: Dr. Hanson SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Research Associate will assist in supervising an undergraduate lab assistant or a student taking research for credit on the topic of statistical analysis of ME/CFS data. The RA may also assist in training of graduate students and Research Support Specialists. TO APPLY: Please apply via Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25243 Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion via the website. Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.
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