Research Associate I
Core
Lead bioinformatic analysis of microbial genomic and metagenomic datasets to reconstruct genomes, characterize community composition, and identify metabolic pathways for environmental and industrial applications.
Role type
Research Associate I (Environmental Microbiologist / Bioinformatician)
Builds
Actionable research outcomes for industry partners in environmental remediation and industrial biotechnology
Domain
Environmental microbiology, metagenomics, microbial genomics, bioinformatics
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, microbial genomics, metagenomic analysis, genome reconstruction, comparative genomics, phylogenetic analysis, functional annotation, metabolic pathway analysis, Linux/Unix environments, scripting/programming languages
Preferred skills
Experience designing experiments, translating genomic insights into testable hypotheses, mentoring research staff
Technologies
Linux/Unix, bioinformatic tools for large biological datasets
Responsibilities
Lead bioinformatic analysis of microbial genomic and metagenomic datasets; Integrate genomic data with microbiological, chemical, and environmental datasets; Collaborate with lab researchers to design experiments and translate insights; Develop reproducible bioinformatic workflows; Analyze, interpret, visualize, and communicate research findings; Contribute to project development and mentorship
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC