Artificial Intelligence - Galveston, United States - University of Texas Medical Branch

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Artificial Intelligence - Bioinformatic Expert:

Employer
University of Texas Medical Branch
Location
Galveston, Texas
Salary competitive
Closing date 7 Jul 2024
Discipline

Biomedicine, Computing
Job Type
Faculty Member
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
PhD
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Artificial Intelligence - Bioinformatic Expert

Faculty Opportunity

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Galveston, Texas

UTMB Health - Innovative and Compassionate Patient Care - State-of-the-art Facilities:

UTMB Health is a billion-dollar health science center comprised of four schools (the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Health Professions, and the School of Nursing), three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers.

UTMB was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state's first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences.

UTMB is a world-class research center with strengths in infectious disease, neuroscience, aging, kidney healthy, and other disciplines. In addition to a highly collaborative environment, UTMB offers outstanding research facilities including next-generation sequencing, mass spectrometry, optical microscopy, flow cytometry, solution biophysics, NMR, X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, scientific computing, and bioinformatics. Excellent opportunities for scientific interactions exist through sister institutions in the Greater Houston area, Gulf Coast Consortia, and the Keck Center for Interdisciplinary Bioscience.

Position Summary/Functions:

The newly establishedUTMB,**Sealy Institute for Drug Discovery seeks outstanding Artificial Intelligence (machine learning)

Proficiency in Python and R as well as key frameworks for AI development (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX or equivalent).
Familiarity with core bioinformatics tools and software, such as Bioconductor and Biopython
Familiarity with pipeline development and ability to work with teams to scale and operationalize new models and training regimes.
Expertise in current models and paradigms such as transformers, graph neural networks, and embeddings.
Knowledge of biological and chemical data formats and standards, such as FASTA, FASTQ, BAM, VCF, BED, GFF, PDB, and SDF.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
Strong problemsolving and critical thinking skills.
High motivation and passion for bioinformatics and biomedical research.

Position Requirements:

D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, computer science, or a related field.

Postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
At least 35 years of experience in bioinformatics pipeline development and machine learning in a research setting.

Income Package:
Salary will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and level of experience. In addition, UTMB offers a superior state benefits package, an excellent retirement program, and additional incentives.

***UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.