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Undergraduate Research Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationMadison/Wisconsin
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 507147
      Employer Industry: Veterinary Sciences

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Salary up to $13.00
      - Opportunity for career development and training in bioinformatics analysis
      - Potential for involvement in genomic prediction for disease analysis
      - Exposure to working with client-owned animals for research purposes
      - Hands-on training with a bioinformatics scientist
      - Gain experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Conduct basic bioinformatics analysis of SNP genotype data
      - Assist with next-generation sequencing data analysis
      - Participate in genomic prediction of client-owned animals for diseases of interest
      - Provide programming assistance for associated projects
      - Collaborate with the bioinformatics scientist on various research tasks

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Background in statistics and computation, especially in the R environment
      - Solid foundation in computer science, statistics, or computational biology
      - Ability to work 32-40 hours per week during normal business hours
      - Willingness to engage in physical demands associated with client-owned animals
      - Strong interest in bioinformatics analysis and data interpretation

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Familiarity with genomic prediction techniques
      - Previous experience in bioinformatics analysis
      - Knowledge of programming languages relevant to data analysis
      - Interest in pursuing a career in veterinary sciences or research

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  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.