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Biomedical Consultant

The biomedical consultant will work on the NIH-funded HuBMAP project, which aims to map the human body at single-cell level. They will join an interdisciplinary team that includes software developers, data scientists, medical illustrators, biologists, and project managers at CNS (https://cns.iu.edu). They will collaborate with external organ experts to catalogue and link anatomical structures, cell types, and biomarkers to the Human Reference Atlas (HRA), document work in standard operating procedures, and contribute to scientific publications. They will work with users of the HRA on defining and implementing existing and new use cases.

The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills and a unique combination of training and/or prior experience in more than one of the following areas: biomedical imaging, histology, human anatomy and physiology, data analysis, and single cell analyses. Familiarity with multiplexed microscopy image analysis software and molecular biology assays and bioinformatics is a plus. The biomedical expert will have an opportunity to co-author scholarly publications in high-profile scientific outlets.

This is a flexible, part-time position of up to 20 hours per week and could accommodate remote work for the right candidate, but would ideally be an in-person position on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. To apply, email cover letter and resume to CNS at cnscntr@iu.edu using “Biomedical Consultant position” as the subject line.

Responsibilities:
  • Supports efforts of leading scientists in harmonizing terminology across multiple areas of cellular biology.
  • Assists researchers in interpreting and using experimental data in HRA construction and usage.
  • Documents procedures in standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Attends relevant meetings, representing the project in a professional manner.
  • Collaborated on documenting results in scholarly publications.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Master’s degree in biology or a related field is strongly encouraged. Research experience in a higher education environment is preferred.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting addressing biomolecular research questions. With a focus on single cell experimental designs and data analysis.
  • Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Problem solving skills. Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment and must be a motivated self-starter.