Research Scientist

1 week ago

Coral Gables, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Associate to support research activities under the direction of a principal investigator, program director, or designee. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and refining mathematical models to simulate phage-bacteria interactions and predict ecological and evolutionary dynamics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Model Development and Simulation: Assist in the development and refinement of mathematical models to simulate phage-bacteria interactions and predict ecological and evolutionary dynamics.
  • Bioinformatics Analysis: Perform bioinformatic analyses, including genome assembly, annotation, and comparative analysis, to infer the life traits of phages and bacteria from metagenomic data in various ecosystems.
  • Data Integration and Analysis: Integrate experimental data (e.g., sequencing, metagenomics) into computational models to improve the accuracy and predictive power of simulations.
  • Programming and Software Use: Employ programming languages (e.g., Python, R, or MATLAB) and bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST, Qiime) to analyze datasets, visualize results, and contribute to ongoing research.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of biologists, modelers, and bioinformaticians, while presenting research findings during lab meetings and preparing reports or publications.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a basic or health science related area with a strong component in quantitative biology is required.
  • Experience: No experience necessary.
What We Offer

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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