Research Associate III

Responsibilities

• Perform computational analysis of bulk and single-cell multiomic datasets to study transcription factor networks in oncogenic transformation and immune system aging.
• Develop computational pipelines for the statistical analysis of high-throughput data, including gene expression, chromatin accessibility, epigenomic, and proteomic data.
• Maintain and update computational resources within the University’s high-performance computing clusters, including core libraries and new tools.
• Assist post-doctoral and pre-doctoral staff with statistical analyses of experimental data.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to develop analytical strategies, optimize algorithms for transcription factor binding dynamics, and perform pseudotiming analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory notebooks and research activity.
• Review literature and prepare manuscripts and abstracts for submission.
• Present research findings at national meetings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.
• Proven experience in the pre-processing, analysis, and visualization of single-cell and bulk high-throughput sequencing data.
• Proficiency with analytical suites including Scanpy, Seurat, Signac, DESeq2, limma, and WGCNA.
• Experience with standard preprocessing tools such as Bowtie2, Cutadapt, Samtools, and Deeptools.
• Strong understanding and application of statistical techniques to high-throughput biological data.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is New Jersey’s academic health center. RBHS takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research to improve human health. Our faculty are world-class scientists and clinicians dedicated to advancing medical innovation and providing patient care informed by the latest research findings.