Postbaccalaureate Researcher

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Postbaccalaureate Researcher
VERHAAK LAB
The Verhaak laboratory is seeking to fill a Postbaccalaureate Research position. This is a short-term, full-time position (health benefits included) lasting a minimum of six months from the date of beginning of this assignment, with the possibility of extension to at most 24 months. This position is designed specifically for individuals looking to advance their scientific/research training prior to pursuing additional education such as PhD, MD, or MD/PhD programs.  The Postbaccalaureate Researcher will work under the supervision of Prof. Roel Verhaak and contribute to lab projects, in particular analysis and management of data sets, tissue materials, and other resources. Through interaction with the laboratory staff the Postbaccalaureate Researcher will receive training in research methods, computational analysis of genomic data, and cancer biology.
The range of duties includes but is not limited to: project planning, experimental and infrastructure design, developing data collection and analysis methods, and project management. The Postbaccalaureate Researcher will develop a training and development plan at the start of their position with their research mentor to ensure that training goals are articulated, daily work is geared toward developing agreed upon skills and competencies, and the Postbaccalaureate Researcher’s contributions in the lab assist them in reaching their goals. Previous holders of this position have had the ability to lead an independent project, earn authorship on scientific publications, present their research project at an academic conference, and successfully matriculate into a PhD program.
The Verhaak laboratory specializes in computational and high-throughput sequencing characterization studies of brain tumors, with a strong translational focus. The group consists of approximately 12 individuals with a mixture of computational, clinical, and experimental research backgrounds. Prof. Roel Verhaak is an internationally recognized expert in brain tumor research and the laboratory has recently published in high-impact journals journals such as Nature
, Cell
, Nature Genetics
, and Cancer Cell.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biological sciences, computational sciences or related discipline.
The ideal candidate has experience in an academic research setting performing statistical analysis, interpreting and evaluating scientific data, and compiling data. In the absence of formal computational training, applicants should possess the motivation to acquire programming skills through self-directed learning.
Explicit interest in pursuing and completing eligibility requirements for continuing studies in biomedical and/or clinical research; or in pursuing a medical profession.
The ability to work in a demanding, fast paced, team-oriented environment, while maintaining a high-level of professionalism.
Exceptional organizational skills, and expertise in data analysis preferred.
Ability to interact in a productive, professional, and positive manner to enhance the outcome of the goals of the research program.
Regular, reliable, and consistent attendance.
About JAX:
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with more than 2,400 employees. Headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, it has a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in Augusta, Maine, a genomic medicine institute in Farmington, Connecticut, and facilities in Ellsworth, Maine, Sacramento, California, and Shanghai, China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
JAX employees work in a collaborative, value-driven, and team-based environment where the focus is on advancing science and improving patients’ lives. Researchers apply genetics to increase the understanding of human disease and advance treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging, and heart disease. JAX was voted among the top 15 “Best Places to Work in Academia” in the United States in a poll conducted by The Scientist magazine!
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