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　　Professional Aide

　　Back to search results Apply now Job no: 926979

　　Work type: Support Staff

　　Pay Grade:05

　　Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Veterinary Medicine

　　Department:Pharmacology Toxicology 10046646

　　Sub Area:AP- Professionals

　　Salary:Pay Commensurate with Experience

　　Location: East Lansing

　　Categories: Temporary

　　Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

　　This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

　　Unit Position Summary

　　The Michigan State University Superfund Research Center Data Management and Analysis Core is actively seeking motivated part-time candidate(s) to play a pivotal role in data curation, analysis, and the integration of machine learning techniques for deriving fresh insights from publicly available toxicology datasets. In this role, you will contribute to the development of ToxDataCommons (www.toxdatacommons.com), a centralized platform for environmental toxicology research data. Your responsibilities will involve collaborating with bench scientists to facilitate the collection and deposition of research-related (meta)data.

　　Furthermore, you will be instrumental in crafting well-documented analysis templates to showcase the utility of the data commons, thereby fostering the reuse of research data. You will also explore the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to uncover novel knowledge within this domain.

　　As the ideal candidate, you should possess strong organizational skills and proficiency in utilizing the bash command line, Git version control system, and R and/or Python notebooks. Prior experience with cloud computing and containerization would be advantageous. Effective communication skills are paramount, as you will closely collaborate with graduate students, postdoctoral research associates, and faculty to facilitate and enhance research endeavors.

　　Applicants are encouraged to submit a comprehensive application, which includes a cover letter detailing their qualifications and relevant experience, an up-to-date CV, and contact information for two or more references. Your contribution to this exciting initiative will play a vital role in advancing environmental toxicology research.

　　Desired Qualifications

　　At least a Bachelor’s degree in a computer science, data science, or related field is required.

　　The candidate must be well organized and comfortable using the bash command line and Git version control system with experience in R and/or Python. Experience with cloud computing, containerization, and AWS would be beneficial. Strong communication skills are also essential as the candidate(s) will work closely with graduate students, postdoctoral research associates, and faculty to support research activities.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required Application Materials

　　Applicants must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications and relevant experience, a current CV, and contact information for two or more references.

　　Work Hours

　　9am to 4pm weekdays

　　Advertised: Jan 24, 2024 Eastern Standard Time