Research Associate: Sr. Biocurator; Thaxton

Research Associate:
Sr. Biocurator (Thaxton)

Working Title Research Associate:
Sr. Biocurator (Thaxton)

The Research Associate/ Senior Biocurator position will support ongoing curation efforts underway for the Clinical Genome Resource (Clin Gen) research program directed by Dr. Jonathan Berg. Curation support will entail assisting the Clin Gen working groups and expert panels with the data collection and analysis from literature curation to enable assessment of the relationships between genes, variants, and clinical diagnoses. This individual will participate in local meetings of the research groups and conference calls with international domain experts.

Successful job performance requires learning and implementing the curation framework and protocols developed by Clin Gen. The Research Associate – Senior biocurator will track the progress of their curation projects and will also provide feedback on curation toolsets.

Major responsibilities include translating and integrating genetic information from primary literature and data from online genetic databases into biocuration databases to support genomic medicine research.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent). Candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity may be considered with a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and three or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a terminal degree and licensure may be required.

A Master’s degree in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field is required.

• PhD in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry or related field.
• Ability to lead or contribute to preparation of publications and/or reports, make presentations within the department and/or at professional conferences, and contribute to and lead exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction.
• Well-versed in genetics and genomic medicine.
• Previous experience managing small development groups or possessing interpersonal skills to supervise junior team members.
• Ability to comprehend and apply complex curation processes to various projects and critically evaluate research literature to assess the state of knowledge about a genetic relationship, and evaluate the strength of evidence provided.
• Experience working independently while maintaining strong communication with the UNC-based curation task force and external collaborators.
• Knowledge of the central dogma of genetics, basic understanding of physiology and disease, and knowledge of online genetic databases such as OMIM, Clin Var and LOVD. Familiarity with basic Excel and database usage is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving, attention to detail, and high professional standards.

None specified.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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