Research Analyst
University of Massachusetts Lowell

Job no: 518265
Position type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Department of Public Health
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Applications Open: Apr 05 2023
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The Palacios group at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking a Research Analyst to focus data analysis for studies of the gut microbiome in relation to neurological disease in human epidemiological cohorts.

Our research group aims to study, understand and discover risk factors for neurological disease, using traditional epidemiological and novel omics methods. We focus on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease and are particularly interested in health disparities and the health of Latinos in these conditions, as they related to the microbiome. We maintain close collaborations with top local universities, including Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, Tufts University and the UMass Medical School and the department of Veteran's Affairs.

The Research Analyst will analyze microbial shotgun metagenomics data from several ongoing federally an state funded projects focused on the role of the gut microbiome in neurological outcomes, including Parkinson's disease, cognitive decline and depression in human cohort and cases-control studies. The Research Analyst will also have the opportunity to be involved in studies of metabolomics in relation to neurological outcomes.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Data Analysis

2. Assist with and writing of publications, presentations, grants and reports.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

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Skills:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit position, Grade P15.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for one year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of examples of statistical advising activities is optional.