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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 1 day ago

Senior Research Associate, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, UMKC School of Dentistry

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,333/mo - $5,833/mo

3+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a bioinformatics-trained senior research associate to join the laboratory of Prof Timothy Cox. The role involves managing and analyzing large genomic datasets related to craniofacial development and working collaboratively with lab members on various omics-related analyses.

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Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for the management and analysis of exome and whole-genome sequencing (short- and long-read) datasets from large patient cohorts encompassing both cleft lip/palate and craniofacial microsomia/microtia

They will also be responsible for working with and helping other lab members and students with their omics-related analyses, such as experiments involving RNAseq and epigenetics methods

The management and analysis of data will be conducted on both cloud-based and high-end workstation platforms

A hybrid position can also be considered, with the balance of remote and in-person work negotiable

Qualification

BioinformaticsWhole genome sequencingRNA sequencingMammalian genomicsEpigenomicsData analysisCuriosity for scienceCommunicationProblem solvingTeam player

Required

Doctoral degree in either the life sciences or computer sciences (with some biology training)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly motivated

Able to work independently and creatively

Function as a team player

Proficient at problem solving

Willing to listen and to question

Deep curiosity for science

Preferred

At least 3 years of experience in mammalian genomics, epigenomics, and/or bioinformatics – particularly the analysis of whole genome sequencing and RNA sequencing datasets

Benefits

Generous leave

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b)

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M