Salary/Position Classification

• 27.30 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• Up to 40 hours per week hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

We seek a part-time Data Analysts & Programmers to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary team

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing literature mining pipelines for identifying protein-protein interactions from biomedical texts, utilizing state-of-the-art BERT and large language models (LLM), including but not limited to GPT, Claude, Llama2, and Gemini,
• Enhancing Ignet (Integrated Gene Network), a web-based system that leverages centrality and ontology to discover, analyze, and visualize biological gene interaction networks (https://ignet.org),
• Creating or integrating natural language processing pipelines for network-based analysis of biomedical entities. 

Required Competencies

• Computer skills are required: Python programming, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to interface and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent planning, time management, organizational, and work coordination skills are needed

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Python programming with a strong understanding of machine learning and natural language processing.
• Demonstrated familiarity with biomedical literature and data mining, as evidenced by at least one research publication, or submissions to conferences, journals, or preprints (to be included as an Appendix in your application).
• Experience in relational database management and web page development, acquired through training courses or research projects. Applicants should include hyperlinks to any developed web page(s) in an appendix, accompanied by several screenshots of these pages.
• Any applications without a cover letter, a complete CV, and an appendix of publication and web page(s) will not be considered.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position supports visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in other machine learning approaches 
• Experience in biomedical ontologies 

To Apply

Submit a Cover Letter, CV, Appendix of publication(s) and web page(s)