Research Associate, Cell Biology

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Develop, implement, and evaluate novel machine learning-based methods for real-time image processing and analysis
- Work collaboratively with team members to advance software development for largescale phenomics. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Collect, standardize, and analyze imaging data to accomplish grant research aims
- Application of programming languages such as Python, Linux bash, R, and Git
- Curate and manage large-scale databases and ensure that standards are met
- Train other staff and students how to deploy technical workflows
- Act as a resource and in-scope supervisor for junior staff members and graduate students
- Provide weekly updates to supervisor and internal/external collaborators to ensure effective and timely completion of tasks
- Demonstrate strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- Doctoral degree in Bioinformatics is required
- Minimum of 3-5 years of related technical experience within the fields of comparative biology, bioinformatics, phenotypic analyses, and craniofacial developmental biology is required
- Advanced education and experience in bioinformatics, RNAseq analyses, QTL and GWAS mapping, and quantitative genetics is required
- Advanced programming skills in imaging informatics and statistics using Bash, Python, R, and/or Julia is required
- Previous experience working with large-scale databases (e.g., SQL) and biomedical imaging data is required
- Previous experience working with compute clusters (e.g., Digital Research Alliance of Canada) is required
- Knowledge and experience working with mouse models, including husbandry, handling, and breeding is required
- Previous experience mentoring and/or teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working and collaborating with international and diverse research groups
- Knowledge and/or experience in IT infrastructure (networking, data storage) is valuable
- Strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
- Knowledge of University core business systems is desirable

**Application Deadline**: January 28, 2025

**Additional Information**

To Apply, please visit the University of Calgary¿s career opportunities page:
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_Technical Job Family, Phase 3 (Salary range is $40.59 - $58.63 per hour)_**.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**.

Business address: 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary AB T2N 1N4

**About the University of Calgary**

UCalgary is Canada¿s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada¿s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada¿s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._



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