UT Southwestern Medical Center
Computational Biologist II, Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage and merit increases, and more.
Job Summary Perform professional work in support of scientific research using technical knowledge of software, software development, networking, and/or hardware in a complex computing environment. Work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI) to determine the most suitable computational methods and tools to analyze large‑scale biological data sets. Prepare reports for presentation or publication and assist the PI in meeting the system needs for multiple research projects and labs.
Job Duties
Analyze data in the Levi laboratory across multiple projects.
Generate data using computational skills and prepare data for presentation and publication on demanding schedules.
Advise and assist users and other personnel in analyzing, defining, and resolving computational problems.
Manage computer hardware and software programming and maintenance for one or more research laboratories.
Perform or direct others to perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results.
Develop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.
Resolve hardware, software, and network issues in support of the lab.
Oversee the development and maintenance of complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.
Prepare research reports for presentation and assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.
May specialize in bioinformatics, software development, network administration, or hardware/software maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare — no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Experience & Education
PhD in Computer Science or a related field of biological science, with thesis work in bioinformatics and computational biology (or equivalent)
OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science with 2 years of related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science with 4 years of related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology
Security & EEO Statement Security : This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO : UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Location Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Job Details
Employment type: Full‑time
Schedule: Day Job
Employee status: Regular
Job type: Standard
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Job Summary Perform professional work in support of scientific research using technical knowledge of software, software development, networking, and/or hardware in a complex computing environment. Work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI) to determine the most suitable computational methods and tools to analyze large‑scale biological data sets. Prepare reports for presentation or publication and assist the PI in meeting the system needs for multiple research projects and labs.
Job Duties
Analyze data in the Levi laboratory across multiple projects.
Generate data using computational skills and prepare data for presentation and publication on demanding schedules.
Advise and assist users and other personnel in analyzing, defining, and resolving computational problems.
Manage computer hardware and software programming and maintenance for one or more research laboratories.
Perform or direct others to perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results.
Develop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.
Resolve hardware, software, and network issues in support of the lab.
Oversee the development and maintenance of complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.
Prepare research reports for presentation and assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.
May specialize in bioinformatics, software development, network administration, or hardware/software maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare — no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Experience & Education
PhD in Computer Science or a related field of biological science, with thesis work in bioinformatics and computational biology (or equivalent)
OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science with 2 years of related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field of biological science with 4 years of related research experience in bioinformatics and computational biology
Security & EEO Statement Security : This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO : UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Location Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Job Details
Employment type: Full‑time
Schedule: Day Job
Employee status: Regular
Job type: Standard
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