Research Technician

About the role

The position supports the research mission of the Yang Lab, an integrated computational-experimental research group that leverages computational chemistry, data science, and biophysical approaches to develop and apply the Mutexa computational ecosystem for biomolecular design and discovery. The role contributes to the development of Mutexa.Data, a large language model (LLM)-driven data infrastructure designed to serve the broader scientific community.

About the work unit

The Yang Lab, within the Department of Chemistry, is a young and vibrant research team dedicated to understanding protein function and developing computational tools to that end. We offer a highly collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Chemistry is the intellectual home to over 250 students, post-docs, and faculty members working in a wide range of specializations, as well as the interdisciplinary fields of chemical biology, molecular toxicology, materials chemistry, and nanotechnology. Close collaboration with the School of Medicine, School of Engineering, and other departments within the College of Arts and Science—particularly the departments of Biological Sciences and Physics—provides valuable opportunities to excel in traditional disciplines of chemistry and investigate its intersections with other fields.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing research projects under moderate supervision and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• After an initial training period, work autonomously on your own project to drive the research mission of the lab.
• Apply knowledge of data science and large language model operations.
• Follow University safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Prior experience performing molecular modeling.
• Experience with Python programming and web interface development.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organization.
• Ability to work with others in a mutually respectful environment that values honesty, integrity, and accountability.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility and reports functionally to the Principal Investigator and administratively to the department Administrative Manager.