Research Technician (Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics)

Temple University
IGEM (Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine) - Kumar Lab
United States PA Philadelphia
kumarlab.net/

Description

Positions are available in my laboratory (www.kumarlab.net) for conducting computational analysis in genomics, evolution, and/or medicine. The Research Technician will have the opportunity to contribute innovative methods and data analytics tools to foundational platforms that support the scientific community. You will also assist in analyzing various molecular sequence types and related datasets, implementing algorithms, and analyzing high-throughput data for empirical research. This position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, agile multidisciplinary research team supporting national and international projects, with a focus on genetic variation across individuals, populations, and cells. Our well-known tools and resources include the MEGA software and the TimeTree database.

This is a full time on-campus staff position offering full university benefits. Starting salary $40,000 per year.


Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with master’s and doctoral degrees, with demonstrated experience in data analysis and computer programming.


Start date

To be determined

How to Apply

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications to Dr. Sudhir Kumar (s.kumar@temple.edu) with the subject line “Research Technician Application”.

Sudhir Kumar, PhD
s.kumar@temple.edu
Laura H. Carnell Professor (kumarlab.net)
Institute Director (igem.temple.edu)
Temple University


Contact

Sudhir Kumar
s.kumar@temple.edu