Careers Job Description
General Description
This Research Associate position involves work on performing next-gen sequencing and bioinformatics data analysis of biological samples, at Hunter College, City University of NY. The position involves work on cutting edge genomic technologies and opportunity for multiple peer reviewed publications. Applicants with background in molecular biology, genetics or similar field, strong laboratory experience and bioinformatics expertise are encouraged to apply. A PhD is required at minimum and post-doctoral research experience is a plus.
Other Duties
Process, quantify and assess quality of biological samples and prepare the samples for sequencing. Retrieve and organize results following sequencing experiment completion, and perform data analysis using bioinformatics data analysis workflows currently available in the lab, in addition to developing new data workflows. As part of the duties for the position the candidate will prepare posters and manuscripts for scientific conferences or peer reviewed journals, in addition to mentoring more junior members of the lab on the use of sequencing and bioinformatics technologies.
Qualifications
PhD degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, genetics or similar field and bioinformatics expertise, 1-2 years work experience in industry or post-doctoral research experience is a plus. Strong computer skills on the analysis of genomic data using bioinformatics, in addition to working knowledge of sequencing technologies is required. The applicant must have clearly demonstrated skill for scientific research in the field through scientific publications, conference presentations and similar scholarly achievements.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Biological Sciences
Part Time
Depends on Qualifications
20.00-40.00
Nov 30, 2015 (Or Until Filled)