Biologist jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

Computational Biologist II, Department of Neuroscience (Neurogenomics)

Konopka Laboratory

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 one of the world’s foremost research institutions, UT Southwestern Medical Center is known for our life-changing research that has led us to 6 Nobel Prizes. With an administrative career in our esteemed Internal Medicine Department, you will be a key part of our multidisciplinary research facility with opportunities to work with leaders in patient care and medical research. 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

UTSW is seeking a Computational Biologist II with excellent critical thinking and analytical skills to join the laboratory of Dr. Genevieve Konopka, in the Department of Neuroscience to study molecular mechanisms underlying human brain evolution and disease using cellular resolution genomics. See our recent manuscripts in Nature, Neuron, and Nature Neuroscience. Visit the Konopka Lab website, to view several exciting projects related to human brain evolution, neurodevelopmental disorders, and the NIH BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network. Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D.  Experience in Neurogenomics, Computational Biology and/or computer science and large-scale data analysis is a must, including publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Experience and Education

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field of biological science, thesis work in bioinformatics and computational biology. OR
• Master\'s degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science, and two (2) years related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology. OR
• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science, and four (4) years related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology. 

Job Duties

• 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.
• Manage computer hardware and software programming and maintenance for one or more research laboratories.
• Ensure existing systems meet the continuing needs of the labs and/or recommend and test new systems as necessary.
• Perform or direct others to perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results.
• Manage assigned research projects with minimal input from the Principle Investigator.
• Develop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.
• Resolve hardware, software, and network issues in support of the laboratory.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.
• Prepare research reports for presentation, and assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• May specialize in bioinformatics, software development, network administration, or hardware/software maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ 

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