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Senior Computational Research Scientist
University of Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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The Cobey Lab is looking for several quantitative Senior Computational Research Scientists to investigate the adaptive immune response to influenza, especially understanding its impacts on individual protection and pathogen epidemiology and evolution. A background in nonlinear dynamics, physics, statistics, machine learning, evolution, epidemiology, or another quantitative field is required. Projects include (a) modeling the longitudinal dynamics of individual immune responses after infection and vaccination, (b) examining variability in individuals’ responses after multiple exposures and inferring correlates of protection, (c) developing methods to measure vaccine effectiveness in different populations, and (d) predicting pathogen dynamics. These projects involve close collaboration with epidemiologists, immunologists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists, including through the NIH-funded Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Consortium (CIVIC), the Centers for Excellence in Influenza Research and Response (CEIRR), and other NIH-funded research projects, as well as collaboration with the CDC and other public health agencies. Background in immunology is not necessary. There is substantial opportunity to shape the direction of research and develop new projects and collaborations.
Job Summary
The job has deep specialized knowledge for developing methods and software tools to analyze and interpret biological data.
Responsibilities
Design and perform reproducible computational and statistical analyses related to the lab’s research. Summarize research results in writing (scientific publications, progress reports) and oral presentations at meetings and conferences. Develop new statistical and programming skills and expertise with literature relevant to research project. Collaborate with the PI to assist in managing the research project, including training and mentoring students, postdocs, and other researchers; setting project goals; and coordinating research with investigators outside the lab. Develop new research projects to enhance existing collaborations and develop new ones. Develop programs to perform analyses and generate both routine and ad hoc reports. Designs and perform formal evaluation of informatics methods and products. Provides expertise to biomedical informatics related concepts, applications, and tools. Improves development of training, tools, and process documentation. Performs other related work as needed.
Education:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
PhD in related quantitative field, such as statistics, epidemiology, physics, ecology, evolution, or computer science.
Experience:
7 years of research experience.
Preferred Competencies
Strong quantitative skills, including in statistical inference. Strong written and oral communication skills. Commitment to rigorous and reproducible research. Experience managing projects with multiple collaborating labs, including delivering results on deadline.
Working Conditions
The role requires the ability to travel to meetings in the United States and abroad, including occasional lab retreats and meetings, if otherwise working remotely. (Travel expenses for research meetings outside Chicago will be covered).
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) describing qualifications and research interests
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Seniority level
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Senior Computational Research Scientist
role at
University of Chicago Continue with Google Continue with Google Join to apply for the
Senior Computational Research Scientist
role at
University of Chicago About The Department
Department
BSD E&E - Administration
About The Department
The Cobey Lab is looking for several quantitative Senior Computational Research Scientists to investigate the adaptive immune response to influenza, especially understanding its impacts on individual protection and pathogen epidemiology and evolution. A background in nonlinear dynamics, physics, statistics, machine learning, evolution, epidemiology, or another quantitative field is required. Projects include (a) modeling the longitudinal dynamics of individual immune responses after infection and vaccination, (b) examining variability in individuals’ responses after multiple exposures and inferring correlates of protection, (c) developing methods to measure vaccine effectiveness in different populations, and (d) predicting pathogen dynamics. These projects involve close collaboration with epidemiologists, immunologists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists, including through the NIH-funded Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Consortium (CIVIC), the Centers for Excellence in Influenza Research and Response (CEIRR), and other NIH-funded research projects, as well as collaboration with the CDC and other public health agencies. Background in immunology is not necessary. There is substantial opportunity to shape the direction of research and develop new projects and collaborations.
Job Summary
The job has deep specialized knowledge for developing methods and software tools to analyze and interpret biological data.
Responsibilities
Design and perform reproducible computational and statistical analyses related to the lab’s research. Summarize research results in writing (scientific publications, progress reports) and oral presentations at meetings and conferences. Develop new statistical and programming skills and expertise with literature relevant to research project. Collaborate with the PI to assist in managing the research project, including training and mentoring students, postdocs, and other researchers; setting project goals; and coordinating research with investigators outside the lab. Develop new research projects to enhance existing collaborations and develop new ones. Develop programs to perform analyses and generate both routine and ad hoc reports. Designs and perform formal evaluation of informatics methods and products. Provides expertise to biomedical informatics related concepts, applications, and tools. Improves development of training, tools, and process documentation. Performs other related work as needed.
Education:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
PhD in related quantitative field, such as statistics, epidemiology, physics, ecology, evolution, or computer science.
Experience:
7 years of research experience.
Preferred Competencies
Strong quantitative skills, including in statistical inference. Strong written and oral communication skills. Commitment to rigorous and reproducible research. Experience managing projects with multiple collaborating labs, including delivering results on deadline.
Working Conditions
The role requires the ability to travel to meetings in the United States and abroad, including occasional lab retreats and meetings, if otherwise working remotely. (Travel expenses for research meetings outside Chicago will be covered).
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) describing qualifications and research interests
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Seniority level
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Employment type Other Job function
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