Senior Research Assistant - Term Biological Sciences (Tate)

Job description

Job Description: 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 eve...