Computational Biologist 1, Neuroscience

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career

JOB SUMMARY

Perform professional work in support of scientific research using technical knowledge of software, software development, networking, and/or hardware in a complex computing environment. Subject matter expert in multiple areas of computing technology, and specific knowledge of molecular biology and genetics. Works collaboratively with Principal Investigator ("PI") to determine the most suitable computational methods and tools to analyze large-scale biological data sets. Prepare reports for presentation or publication. Responsible for assisting PI in meeting the system needs for multiple research projects and/or labs.

This position is available in the Liu Lab at the Department of Neuroscience. Our research brings together molecular, cellular, and systems approaches to study biological clocks, metabolism, and primate biology. We have opportunities for projects spanning genetics, single-cell omics, disease modeling, behavior studies, and data science. More details can be found at our lab website:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in computational biology to join the lab. Candidates will lead independent research projects that align with their interests, and can choose from a broad range of topics including circadian and seasonal biology, metabolism, immunology, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer.

Candidates with experience in any large-scale data analysis are encouraged to apply. Expertise in single-cell transcriptomics, epigenetics, genetic variant analysis, image processing, or behavior tracking is directly transferable to our research projects, but not required.

The PI will work closely with the candidate to provide training tailored to their research project and career development. They will receive mentorship in study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, and may participate in collaborative projects involving multimodal datasets across molecular, physiological, and behavioral domains. They may also gain hands-on experience in experimental pipelines if desired. The PI will actively support career development and training customized to each candidate's goals.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Master's Degree In Computer Science or a related field of biological science or

Bachelor's Degree Iin Computer Science or a related field of biological science

Experience

2 years Related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology with Bachelor's Degree

JOB DUTIES

Manage research laboratory computer hardware and software programming and maintenance. Ensure existing systems meet the continuing needs of the lab and/or recommend and test new systems as necessary.

Perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results as assigned by the PI.

Develop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.

Resolve hardware, software, and network issues in support of the lab.

Develop and maintain complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.

Train laboratory staff in the use of pertinent research systems.

May specialize in bioinformatics, software development, network administration, or hardware/software maintenance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits