Postdoctoral Scholar Research AssociateApply (https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/Los-Angeles-CA---Health-Sciences-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar-Research-Associate_REQ20098741/apply) Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles, California
Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate
Keck School of Medicine
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
There is an exciting new opportunity at the University of Southern California for highly motivated candidates committed to developing a career in genomics, epigenomics, or bioinformatics. ThePostdoctoral Scholar – Research Associatewill analyze in-house generated sequencing datasets and integrate multi-dimensional large-scale omics datasets available (dry lab). The trainee is expected to lead multiple research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator and s/he will be a part of the collaborative research team at USC. Due to the collaborative, multi-lab nature of this project, it is essential that the applicant have excellent organizational and communication skills. The postdoctoral trainees will be encouraged to submit their own fellowship and grant applications during their period of training.
Responsibilities and Duties
Installing and maintaining existing open-source software
Building computational infrastructure and systems to support the software
Writing novel scripts to analyze next-generation sequencing datasets
Developing web-based applications and tools to facilitate data analysis
Preparing presentations and publishing scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
Responsible for teaching other lab members
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a PhD or be close to the completion of a PhD or DPhil in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or Data Science in a relevant field (e.g. Biology with strong quantitative training in bioinformatics)
Background and work knowledge in scientific computing, algorithms, and machine learning or statistics is required
Familiarity with R or Python, and the Unix (Linux) environment is required
Skills in other programming languages (e.g. perl or java) is a plus
Experience in analyzing and annotating large omics data sets, both in exploratory and pipelined fashions is a plus
To Apply
Send a CV to Dr. Rhie (rhie@usc.edu), from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and the Genomic and Epigenomic Regulation Program in the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Complete the Workday application
Minimum education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous three years Minimum experience: 0-1 year Minimum field of expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods. The annual base salary range for this position is $54,080.00 - $77,687.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
REQ20098741 Posted Date: 03/06/2025