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Apply for Job Job ID362642 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyResearch-Researchers Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9742R7 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job RESEARCHER 7 - Division of Outcomes and Precision Medicine Research (DOPMR) - - Department of Surgery - - University of Minnesota Medical School - JOB SUMMARY The Division of Outcomes and Precision Medicine Research, Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota, wishes to hire a Researcher 7 at 49% effort. The laboratory of Dr. Klatt performs innovative translational research on the mechanisms by which the microbiome impacts human health and implements potential interventions to improve health through the microbiome. Dr. Klatt's research includes health outcomes and personalized medicine leveraging basic research and clinical medicine. Researcher 7 will work on and develop projects that focus specifically on the microbiome in human health and disease, implementing and developing cutting-edge computational and bioinformatic techniques for multi-dimensional approaches to investigate interactions between bacteria and hosts, and their interactions with clinical interventions, drug metabolism, and biochemical markers of health. JOB DUTIES 1. Leads, designs, analyzes, troubleshoots, and advises on diverse microbiome studies, and supports lab research, computing, publications, and grant applications 50% - Advises lab personnel and collaborators on experimental design and technical aspects of microbiological and microbiome-related projects - Analyzes datasets including raw data processing, bioinformatics analysis, coding, and data visualization - Develops novel methods for analysis of microbiome and related data - Keeps up to date with new computational and bioinformatics tools - Reviews scientific literature and discusses relevant literature with lab members - Works collaboratively as well as independently in order to reach individual and common goals - Collaborates with laboratory managing staff for successful completion of projects and maintenance of lab resources - Supports and advises on lab computational work and troubleshoots programming and high-throughput projects - Maintains archive of experimental work in an organized, accessible way that is common and shared in the laboratory - Documents common computational and bioinformatic approaches and pipelines in an organized way for reproducible use by the laboratory - Provides support in data analysis and interpretation, figure preparation, writing and assembling publications and grant applications to fellow lab members - Collects and contributes in interpretation of data in order to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in the preparation of presentations and manuscripts - Collaborates with PI and other investigators to apply for appropriate funding opportunities 2. Interacts with collaborators 30% - Works productively and respectfully with a variety of internal and external collaborators - Interacts with external and internal collaborators to reach laboratory-established goals - Trains and helps collaborators as needed with data analysis, interpretation, and writing - Facilitates and manages relationships with internal collaborators and core facility staff, interdisciplinary partners, other colleges, and outside vendors - Collaborates with other lab members in order to achieve shared goals - Develops longterm collaborative goals and research bridges with local undergraduate institutions - Escalates incidents and/or problems to other team members when unable to resolve incident and/or problem - Provides support in grant and manuscript preparation for Klatt lab and collaborators 3. Commits to personal and laboratory success 20% - Participates and contributes to the advancement of the lab and the broader scientific community by mentoring students (undergraduate and graduate) and sharing knowledge and experience with lab members at all levels - Collab rates in manuscript drafting and editing - Participates in lab meetings - Writes scientific abstracts and submit to scientific conferences - Presents at and attends variety of meetings and symposia This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Qualifications Required: A PhD in Microbiology or related fields, such as Immunology, Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Medical Microbiology, post-doctoral research, and at least 5 years of professional research experience is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are expected. The candidate must show interest in designing and conducting state-of-the-art studies, and in working collaboratively to complete complex studies. The candidate is requested to demonstrate skills in collecting, organizing, processing, and analyzing data as well as the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems and making critical decisions independently and in a team. Research skills should include wet laboratory experience in microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, and quantitative biochemical assays, as well as dry laboratory informatics and data analysis. Pre-requisites also include skills in computational biology and bioinformatics, in particular microbiome data handling, processing, analysis, and interpretation, and development of novel informatic and statistical methods. The candidate must show professional aptitude for teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving and ability to organize workflows as well ability in collecting, processing and organizing data. Must be highly independent and self-motivated, but at the same time able to work within a multi-institutional team. Preferred: Priority will be given to candidates with professional experience leading complex experimental studies, managing clinical research data, and navigating manuscript preparation, submission, and revision. Experience with mass spectrometry, R, Python, Linux, high-performance computing servers and command line operations, 16S amplicon and shotgun sequencing, metagenome assembly, QIIME and other tools, sequence databases, data visualization, and other microbiome analyses are highly sought. Competitive candidates will also possess professional experience mentoring students at a range of experience levels on experimental research, writing, and oral communication. About the Department Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery. To learn more about the Department of Surgery, please visit:https://med.umn.edu/surgery Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.