Req #: 234016

Department: GENOME SCIENCES

Job Location Detail: Remote Location - California

Posting Date: 05/07/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: 33% of $8,750 per month

Shift: First Shift

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As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

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The Department of Genome Sciences (GS) is part of the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW SoM) and is comprised of 31 labs addressing leading edge questions in biology and medicine by developing and applying genetic, genomic and computational approaches taking advantage of genomic information now available for a host of species. GS is making major contributions in the application of genome science to understand the fundamentals of biology and to improve human health and wellbeing. Genome Sciences is a collaborative department supported by very different academic disciplines. We work with a multitude of Program Investigators (PIs) in departments both on the UW campus as well as worldwide. The department has gone through significant expansion since its beginning in 2001 with annual grant awards of $63M in FY23.

POSITION PURPOSE The Dunham Lab in the department of Genome Sciences has an excellent opportunity for a part-time (33% FTE) Research Scientist / Engineer Senior to research the genomics of fermentation and yeast biology. Find out more about our research here: https://dunham.gs.washington.edu/research.shtml DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and optimize methods for genomic analysis of microbial populations and yeast cultures. 40% • Serve as a subject matter expert in fermentation and yeast biology. 20% • Provide input and recommendations on new research directions, using peer network to develop collaborations. 20% • Serve as first author or significant collaborator on reports, publications, grant proposals, and presentations 18% • Other duties as assigned 2%

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • PhD in genetics, biology, biochemistry, or related field is required • 6 or more years prior expertise in yeast genetics and genomics technology development demonstrated through published work

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Expertise in yeast genetics • Expertise in sequencing analysis • Expertise in grant and manuscript writing

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.