Associate Research Professor - BMB

Job Responsibilities

• Build responsive, scalable, and beautiful web components that solve pressing challenges in genomic data analysis
• Integrate capabilities from multiple systems to create seamless user experience
• Help domain researchers and understand their needs to design and implement web-based capabilities that support their use case
• Explore new technologies and figure out where to use them
• Come up with creative ideas for projects and work through them with your teammates
• Keep learning and advancing your skills by reviewing and digging into code
• Be a part of a team that’s as excited about your growth and happiness as much as you are about theirs

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree, or its equivalent, in computer science, or be an active candidate for a terminal degree, in an academic field related to computer science
• Knowledge of a modern JavaScript framework and ecosystem, Bootstrap, Git + GitHub, CI tools
• Familiarity with Python and REST APIs
• Great communication skills and interest in working with other teammates
• Familiarity with the basics of genomics, such as concepts, data types, tools, is preferred

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree, or its equivalent, in computer science, or be an active candidate for a terminal degree, in an academic field related to computer science.

Skills

Knowledge of a modern JavaScript framework and ecosystem, Bootstrap, Git + GitHub, CI tools is required, as is familiarity with Python and REST APIs.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, but may vary based on project needs.