Research Associate, Cell Biology - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Develop, implement, and evaluate novel machine learning-based methods for real-time image processing and analysis
Work collaboratively with team members to advance software development for largescale phenomics. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Collect, standardize, and analyze imaging data to accomplish grant research aims
Application of programming languages such as Python, Linux bash, R, and Git
Curate and manage largescale databases and ensure that standards are met
Train other staff and students how to deploy technical workflows
Act as a resource and inscope supervisor for junior staff members and graduate students
Provide weekly updates to supervisor and internal/external collaborators to ensure effective and timely completion of tasks
Demonstrate strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines

Qualifications / Requirements:

Doctoral degree in Bioinformatics is required
Minimum of 35 years of related technical experience within the fields of comparative biology, bioinformatics, phenotypic analyses, and craniofacial developmental biology is required
Advanced education and experience in bioinformatics, RNAseq analyses, QTL and GWAS mapping, and quantitative genetics is required
Advanced programming skills in imaging informatics and statistics using Bash, Python, R, and/or Julia is required
Previous experience working with largescale databases (e.g., SQL) and biomedical imaging data is required
Previous experience working with compute clusters (e.g., Digital Research Alliance of Canada) is required
Knowledge and experience working with mouse models, including husbandry, handling, and breeding is required
Previous experience mentoring and/or teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working and collaborating with international and diverse research groups
Knowledge and/or experience in IT infrastructure (networking, data storage) is valuable
Strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
Knowledge of University core business systems is desirable

Application Deadline:
May 15, 2024

Additional Information
To Apply, please visit the University of Calgary's career opportunities page:

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_Technical Job Family, Phase 3 (Salary range is $ $58.63 per hour)_.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our
Management and Staff Careers website.

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