The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for 2 Junior Specialist positions in genetics and machine learning
Position Description:
Research and lab maintenance (80%) This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on developing genome-scale DNA sequence models for the purposes of modeling how genome organization and content co-vary with phenotypes across the vertebrate lineage. The successful candidate will design, implement and test multiscale deep learning sequence models, obtain genome sequencing and annotation data from the public domain, and work with collaborators on downstream applications such as genome engineering. In addition, the candidate is expected to review the scientific literature, and in conjunction with the Principal investigator formulate new hypotheses, design new experiments to test those hypotheses and conduct the newly designed experiments. The candidate is also expected to engage in, and present their work at, lab and group research meetings, as well as help prepare figures and assist in writing manuscripts for publication
Service (20%) The junior specialist will be expected to help train and mentor undergraduates, graduate students, and other lab members, and will be expected to help with the overall running of the lab, including ordering, cleaning, and ensuring that safety regulations are met.
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor’s degree in genetics and genomics, computer science, statistics or a related field. Must have experience working in Python, R, Linux/UNIX. Must be able to keep a complete and detailed laboratory notebook of experimental procedures and be able to document graphic and tabular data for publication, proposals, and/or presentations.
Preferred qualifications
Previous experience or coursework in studying genetics. Experience using deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow or PyTorch. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Salary Range:
Junior Specialist: A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 at Step 1 (@ 100%) or $54,600 at Step 2 (@ 100%)
Junior Specialist NEX: A reasonable estimate for this position is $24.57/hr at Step 1 or $26.15/hr at step 2
Position Available/Closing Date:
For full consideration applications should be received by May 7, 2024. Position will remain open until filled
Term of Appointment:
Short term, maximum two-year appointment based on the needs of the research project. Appointments may be made up to 100%.
Apply:
To apply, please use UC Davis Recruit
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a research statement describing their past research experience, skills and interests, and a curriculum vitae. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. Applicants should also provide contact information for two references. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For more information about the department, please visit the website: http://www.mcb.ucdavis.edu
Questions:
Please direct questions to Dr. Gerald Quon, gquon@ucdavis.edu.
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