Research Specialist

About the role

The Research Specialist will work in the Mathieson lab in the Department of Biology, focusing on developing machine learning and graph-based algorithms for genetic data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct computational experiments
• Algorithm development using genetic data from human and mosquito populations
• Analysis and visualization of results
• Help maintain computational resources in the Mathieson lab
• Communicate work through manuscripts, talks, and posters
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Major in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with machine learning software, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, is required.
• Experience creating visualizations or results as well as manuscript writing preferred.
• Experience with Unix/Linux systems and system administration.
• Ability to work independently.

Pay

This is a term appointment for one year, ending July 31, 2027. Salary range: $45,278.00 - $50,000.00 Annual Rate.

Schedule

The exact schedule is not specified, but the position is a term appointment ending July 31, 2027.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.