Job Summary:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Computational Research Scientist to contribute to the development of cryogenic correlative light and electron microscopy. The role involves leading computationally focused scientific research projects, developing new computational research methods, and collaborating with team members to enhance imaging solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Lead computationally focused scientific research projects with moderate supervision from their PI.
• Provide inputs regarding analytical approaches, set up analyses, and can develop new computational research methods with input from PI.
• Identify, process, organize, summarize, review, and report relevant data.
• Draft a manuscript and work through the submission and review process with input from the PI, as directed.
• Instruct and provide guidance to other staff in basic computational research techniques and procedures.
• (In the case of recent Ph.D. graduates, this position can be considered equivalent to a mentored postdoctoral position.)
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Advanced Degree (Preferably Ph.D.) in engineering, computational science, or related discipline
• Expertise in machine learning and computer vision, and proficiency in program languages in Python, R, JavaScript, Git, Linux, MATLAB
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design, execute and interpret computational and or imaging experiments
• Motivation to learn new techniques and adapt to evolving technological needs
• Ability of thrive in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment with a respectful and team-oriented approach
• High level of self-motivation, organization, and commitment to achieving project goals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or related field required
• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience Exception: Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience (OR) PhD with no experience
• Rough criteria for this position based on publication output: 1-2 first author papers IF >5 (or equivalent contribution to other research outputs)
Preferred:
• Prior experience with image analysis and handling and software/tool development for workflow optimization is a plus
• Prior experience in computational research techniques preferred
• Experience in project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred
• Master's degree or PhD preferred
Company:
St. Founded in 1962, the company is headquartered in Memphis, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.