Research Associate

Research Associate who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating {type of research can be added here} in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

Embarks on a program of research in lab focusing on aging and fibrosis to analyze large biological datasets using computational tools to find biological insights build pipelines, create reports, and collaborate with scientists bridging biology and data science to support research in biology of aging and diseases.

Bachelors degree in bioinformatics, genetics, molecular, cellular biology or related field required; experience in biological/health science research preferred; prior research experience in bioinformatic softwares/Datasets and statistical methods desired. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical,
including a drug screen.