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Research Scientist in Genomics
Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, IL
posted 17 days ago
About the position
Under minimal supervision, responds to complex scientific inquiries and resolves method/instrument issues. The successful candidate will conduct research activities and take a leading role in method development and high throughput analyses using whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics technologies applied in varied research and development settings to detect, differentiate, evaluate functional capacity, growth conditions and more, of food microbiomes, human gut microbiomes, soil and plant microbiomes. The successful candidate will also take a lead role in drafting science papers/presentations for scientific and professional meetings and assist in communicating research findings to University and Government stakeholders and industry members.
Responsibilities
- Respond to complex scientific inquiries and resolve method/instrument issues.
- Conduct research activities related to microbiomes.
- Lead method development and high throughput analyses using whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics technologies.
- Evaluate functional capacity and growth conditions of various microbiomes.
- Draft scientific papers and presentations for meetings.
- Communicate research findings to stakeholders including University, Government, and industry members.
Requirements
- Experience in microbiology.
- Experience in genetics.
- Experience in bioinformatics.
- Experience in nutritional biochemistry.
- Experience in molecular biology.
