Research Associate

4 months ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**Classification & Regular Hours**:
Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: R2
- Please note, this is a 1-year grant funded role._

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Poon lab focuses on the development of new computational methods to reconstruct the evolution and epidemiology of human RNA viruses, with an emphasis on HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2. This lab endeavours to adhere to open science principles by releasing source code under free software licenses and by developing publicly accessible web interfaces to bioinformatic tools developed by the lab.

**Responsibilities**:
**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics or relevant discipline
- PhD preferred

**Experience**:

- 3 years’ working experience in programming, software development and pipeline construction in a related academic research environment
- Experience with the Python programming language and working with Linux operating systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- In-depth knowledge of programming languages including Python
- In-depth knowledge of virus evolution, including phylogenetics, molecular evolution, recombination detection and structural prediction.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems, command line interfaces and remote computing
- In depth knowledge with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
- Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
- Familiarity with project management tools and resources (e.g., version control systems) with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
- Ability to adapt to change and master new technical and organization concepts and processes
- Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users with the ability to write clear, concise and accurate procedural documentation
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges and an ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments
- Demonstrated ability take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
- Problem solving skills with a sense of urgency in resolving issues and getting tasks completed
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the research groups’s events and activities
- Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
- Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
- Ability to interpret and identify key results from research and to succinctly summarize research findings
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
- Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.


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