Research Assistant, Temporary - Department of Oncology

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RequirementsThe Research Assistant works with metabolite annotation, which is a significant challenge in metabolomics. New computational methods to address this challenge are highly desired. The Ressom Lab has generated metabolomic data using LC-MS and GC-MS platforms. Statistical analysis of these data and annotation of the metabolites is pending due to lack of human resources. Duties Include But Are Not Limited ToAssist in analysis of LC-MS and GC-MS data. Perform database and spectral library integration for metabolite identification. Develop codes for network and pathway analysis.

Work InteractionsThe candidate will develop computational methods that will enable annotation of metabolites based on numerous putative IDs obtained so far. This step has been a bottleneck for multiple metabolomic studies conducted by the Ressom Lab. An automated metabolite annotation tool is urgently needed to take advantage of existing LC-MS and GC-MS data for cancer biomarker discovery. Requirements And QualificationsB. S. in biology, biochemistry, computer science, or bioinformaticsProgramming skills in Python is requiredPreferred requirements include experience in omics data analysis and machine learningWork Mode DesignationThis position has been designated as Hybrid.

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