Part-Time Research Support - Medicine
About the role
Join a multidisciplinary research team investigating how the lower jaw develops and how disruptions in this process may contribute to congenital craniofacial disorders. This position supports innovative developmental biology research by managing imaging, data management, and computational workflows that drive scientific discovery. The role ensures large imaging and research datasets are accurately organized, prepared, and ready for analysis, while providing hands-on experience with advanced imaging and machine learning approaches in a biomedical research environment.
Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.
Responsibilities
- Manage data transfers and maintain project databases
- Prepare imaging data and assist with data collection
- Execute established Python-based machine learning workflows
- Perform quality assurance checks and document results
- Identify and help resolve data discrepancies in collaboration with the research team
- Perform limited hands-on wet lab work preparing specimens for imaging
Requirements
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working with large datasets
- Interest in applying computational tools to biomedical research
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary research team
Background checks
Employment requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.