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Bryan, TX | United States

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Posting Title Senior Research Associate Department HSC-Center for Human ID-304600 Job Location Fort Worth Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible Additional Retirement Information

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Salary Information Grade 11 Department Summary

The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited forensic laboratory on the campus of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. With funding from the State of Texas and various Federal Government agencies, CHI supports forensic DNA testing, anthropological examinations, local CODIS operations, training, and various research and development initiatives. CHI also manages the Texas Missing Persons DNA Database.

Position Overview

Assists scientists with various research-related activities. Plans, organizes, and conducts research in a specified field for use in own work or projects of sponsored institutions.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and (5) years experience developing, maintaining and analyzing budgets relevant to research projects or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong time management and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Must have experience with probabilistic genotyping software (e.g. STRmix, EuroForMix). NGS experience preferred, but not required.

Required License / Registration / Certification Work Schedule

8a-5p, M-F

Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position. EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Classification Title Senior Research Associate Physical Requirements Cleaning, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Reaching, Sitting, Writing, Grasp, Ability to communicate

Job Duties

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Assist PI with active federally-funded studies.

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Must have experience with probabilistic genotyping software (e.g. STRmix, EuroForMix). NGS experience preferred, but not required.

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Perform statistical analyses, including selecting the appropriate analysis procedure, preparing data for analysis, judging validity and reliability of results, and producing written reports on the result of the analyses.

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Develop plans for project or studies guidelines for project prepared by professional staff member to outline research procedures to be followed.

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Plan schedule according to variety of methods to be used, availability and quantity of resources. Conducts research to collect, record, analyze and evaluate data.

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Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.

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Must have experience with software programs to analyze and graph data. Experience with the program language R is preferred.

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Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.

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Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.

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Prepare reports of completed projects for publication in peer-reviewed technical journals, for presentation to agency requesting project, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S7652P Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment at HSC's Center for Human Identification is contingent upon your agreement to provide a DNA sample for purposes of quality control to detect sample contamination.

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