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Research Associate - Goods Lab

Position Purpose

The Goods Lab is looking to hire a talented postdoctoral researcher interested in building bioinformatics frameworks for non-hormonal contraceptive discovery to support ongoing large-scale discovery efforts. The Goods Lab is located at Dartmouth College in the new Engineering and Computer Science Center in Hanover, NH. We are a diverse lab, comprised of biologists and engineers, with an interest in improving our understanding of reproductive health and immunology.

We are specifically looking for persons with a background in data science, computational biology, bioinformatics, and/or engineering to develop novel tools for mining and integrating multiple ‘omics datasets for non-hormonal contraceptive discovery. Computational experience is required for this position. This work will provide the opportunity to work with a close team of collaborators comprised of biologists, reproductive health experts, and drug discovery experts. Compensation for this position is competitive and above the national average, and we offer relocation assistance. Applicants should have a PhD or plan to finish their PhD in engineering or bioengineering, bioinformatics, data science, computational biology or a related field.

Description

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, CV, and diversity statement (Additional Document #1) on this posting.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

PhD in engineering, bioengineering, bioinformatics, data science, computational biology, or a related field.
Computational experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Professor Britt Goods

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

This position is a 12-month term position.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Key Accountabilities

Description

Conducts laboratory work towards project objectives.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Learns new techniques and subject matter as part of this project, and to establish themselves within the field.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Conducts day-to-day research activities independently.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Shares results and objectives with larger project team. May assist in preparing charts, graphs, etc. for manuscript preparation.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Maintains records of their actions and results, and reports outcomes to supervisor and other members of the team.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Hanover, NH

DATE POSTED

July 21, 2023