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Job Summary
The Ismagilov Lab at the California Institute of Technology is looking for a Research Scientist, Bioinformatics to join a fast-paced ~20-person interdisciplinary laboratory team. The research agenda includes development of scientific knowledge and technologies to impact human health, in particular in areas of emerging human pathogens, human host-microbe interactions, and human immune response to infection.
The Research Scientist, Bioinformatics will work with the PI to execute the laboratory's ambitious research agenda. The position will support the PI, students, and postdoctoral researchers via several avenues: bioinformatics and computational tools, assistance with research projects, acquisition of research funding, and personnel recruitment and training. The successful candidate will have a strong drive to advance the frontiers of knowledge, to develop new technologies through rigorous science, to have significant impact on human health, and to guide and mentor the next generation of researchers.
Essential Job Duties
Bioinformatic Responsibilities:
Group Research Roles:
Basic Qualifications
General Qualifications:
Bioinformatic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Required Documents
$66,600 - $103,300 Per Year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
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