Why join UT Southwestern’s Biochemistry Department?

The Department of Biochemistry at UT Southwestern is engaged in vibrant interdisciplinary research at the interface of Chemistry and Biology. Research in the department is centered on understanding how both eukaryotic and bacterial cells function through mechanistic study of metabolic pathways, their catalytic enzymes and their regulatory processes using a range of tools including the development of chemical probes and molecular and biochemical approaches that fuel new discoveries.

Job Summary

The UT Southwestern High Throughput Screening Laboratory is looking for a Computational Biologist with bioinformatics background to work on genome-wide CRISPR screens and high throughput chemical screens that are part of target and lead discovery efforts to generate new therapeutics in the areas of cancer, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, anti-infectives, and others.

Experience and Education

·       Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science.

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science, and two (2) years related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Job Duties

·       Manage research laboratory computer hardware and software programming and maintenance.  Ensure existing systems meet the continuing needs of the lab and/or recommend and test new systems as necessary.

·       Perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results as assigned by the PI.

·       Develop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.

·       Resolve hardware, software, and network issues in support of the lab.

·       Develop and maintain complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.

·       Train laboratory staff in the use of pertinent research systems.

·       May specialize in bioinformatics, software development, network administration, or hardware/software maintenance.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

·       Work requires knowledge of computer technology (hardware, software, and programming) and basic knowledge of molecular biology or genetics or related biological science field.

·       Work requires ability to communicate directly with software/database developers.

·       Work requires ability to communicate and work with academic faculty, design creative solutions, both short and long run for software development needs in a bio and medical informatics functional area.

·       Work requires excellent planning and organizational skills.

·       Work requires excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

·       Work requires ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

·       Work requires telephone and personal contact with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations.

·       Work requires minimal physical exertion.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. 

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