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University of Colorado · 6 hours ago

Visiting Researcher

positionAurora, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$55K/yr - $60K/yr

The University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Visiting Researcher to contribute to high-impact research in genome graph construction and interpretation. The role involves designing algorithms for genomic sequence assembly and applying these methods to large-scale disease association studies.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other researchers in the area of bioinformatics and data analysis
Develop, optimize and maintain algorithms for assembly of human MHC genomic region sequences
Develop, optimize and maintain genomic graph representation for population-scale analysis of MHC genomic variation
Perform annotation of MHC region genes and variants; submit to public databases
Apply methods to high-throughput disease association studies
System administration of Norman lab Linux-based servers
Present research in progress at lab meetings, project meetings, and individual PI meetings

Qualification

Genome graph constructionComplex genomic architectureDe novo DNA assemblyPython programmingC++ programmingLinux scriptingAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Master's Degree in Physics or other relevant subject
Expertise in the complex genomic architecture of the human MHC
Expertise in genome graph construction and interpretation

Preferred

Experience in De-novo assembly methods for DNA sequence data
Expertise in Python and C++ programming and Linux scripting
Post graduate continuing education in bioinformatics

Company

University of Colorado

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University of Colorado offers higher education and serving as the catalysts in business, arts, health, and community growth.
dateFounded in 1876
location
Denver, Colorado, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.cu.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.5M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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