Scientist/Researcher IV –
Job Number:
211078
Organization
: Microbiology and Plant Biology
Job Location
: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8-5
Salary Range: $70,000 – $100,000 based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, Other Document (See Job Requirements for details)
Job Description
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The University of Oklahoma, Norman campus, invites applicants for a full-time research scientist position in quantitative ecology and/or computational science to support research and educational programs in environmental microbiome/genomics/ecology.
The main responsibilities of this position are to: (i) develop novel mathematical/computational algorithms, biogeochemical models, and ecosystem models enhanced by big microbiome data analysis; (ii) design and develop computational tools or pipelines for mathematical/statistical analysis of microbiome data (sequencing and gene chip data), particularly modeling; (iii) manage different servers/systems with cloud computing; (iv) coordinate the efforts for applying supercomputing on the OU campus to microbiome studies; and (v) train postdocs and graduate students for advanced computational and statistical approaches. Opportunities exist for the successful candidate to participate in grant proposal development as a PI or Co-PI. She/he can also hold adjunct faculty positions within relevant academic departments such as Microbiology and Plant Biology, Biology, or Computer Science.
Job Requirements
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Required Education:
- PhD in computational science or related disciplines (e.g., mathematics, statistics, biological and environmental engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, and ecology)
Skills:
- Substantial knowledge/experience in modeling, ecology, microbial ecology and/or metagenomics.
- Strong research experience and skills in algorithm development, predictive model design and implementation, computational tool/pipeline development, super-computing and/or cloud computing.
- Experience in microbiome and system modeling studies related to bioenergy, climate change, environment and/or human health would be desired.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate with other scientists and students.
Certifications:
- N/A
Department Preferences:
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- Experience in proposal development, plant ecology research, engineering, or field experiment design and management are preferable
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing
OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENT: Please include a “Statement of Research Interest” with your required documentation.
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?– Yes
Special Indications: None