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Position Summary

The RTSF Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core (MSMC) at Michigan State University wishes to hire a Bioinformatician to help establish new data tools and streamline existing data processing pipelines. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of mass spectrometry-based metabolomics data as well as reference libraries used for compound identification. This role will be a joint position in the laboratory of Professor Maryam Goudarzi, where new computational tools will be developed, and the MSMC where tools will be deployed for data analysis by MSMC staff and users. MSMC offers targeted and untargeted LC/GC-MS services and serves a large number of internal and external collaborators. Therefore, the candidate should have good communication skills and a collaborative nature to be successful.

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 Degree

Doctorate -computational biology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry or related field

Minimum Requirements

1. Require a PhD in computational biology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry or related fields with at least 2 years of experience in metabolomics and mass spectrometry
2. Great verbal and written communication skills and willingness to collaborate with scientists in a diverse research setting
3. Skill and knowledge to troubleshoot and offer solutions in metabolomics data, QA/QC, offer advice on assay/instrument performance issues or experimental design issues
4. Strong knowledge and expertise in processing of mass spectrometry-based metabolomics data generated in a variety of approaches including:
   1. High resolution MS for untargeted metabolomics
   2. Mass Spectral library generation and scoring for structural elucidations
   3. Hydrophilic interaction chromatography (HILIC) and reversed-phase LCMS
5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and achievements as member of a team.
6. A record of attention to detail and maintenance of documentation of procedures and results
7. Demonstrated confidence and skills to work independently in a research environment.

Desired Qualifications

1. Must be willing to educate collaborators/students/postdocs on data analysis tools and serve as a subject matter expert in bioinformatics to the research community.
2. Must be willing to participate in grant and manuscript preparation, oral and poster presentations (departmental and conferences).
3. Stay up-to-date on the latest advances in metabolomics techniques, instrumentations and data tools
4. Solid understanding of bioinformatics workflows in Unix/Linux and proficiency in R programming
5.  Experience in cloud computing (e.g. Amazon Web Services)

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Resume 
• Cover letter 
• References 

Special Instructions

Applicant review will begin on October 4th and will continue until the position is filled. 

Review of Applications Begins On

10/04/2024

Website

https://rtsf.natsci.msu.edu/mass-spectrometry/index.aspx

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