Job Opportunities

Administrative Assistant

The Cyberinfrastructure for Network Science Center at Indiana University, Bloomington, is hiring a full time administrative assistant to support our active research center. The administrative assistant will support an interdisciplinary team that includes software developers, data scientists, medical illustrators, biologists, and project managers. Primary areas of responsibility include scheduling, purchasing, arranging travel, event planning, and communications.

The ideal candidate will have both communications skills and the ability to accurately track financial transactions. We are looking for a self-starter with the ability to focus in a fast-paced environment. This is not a remote position. Previous experience with Indiana University systems such as KFS, Chrome River, and Buy.IU is a plus but not required. Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly in a written format is preferred.

The CNS mission is to advance research, development, teaching, and service in data mining, modeling, and visualization. Specific foci are increased data visualization literacy and research on multi-level atlases of the structure and evolution of science and technology (see Mapping Science Exhibit), mapping the human body at the single cell level (see Human Reference Atlas publication and HuBMAP portal), and the communication of results via static and interactive data visualizations (see courses like the Visible Human MOOC).

Responsibilities:
  • Provide general administrative support to the Center, exercising tact and confidentiality
  • Serve as a point of contact for visitors and external collaborators
  • Schedule meetings and arrange hospitality
  • Arrange travel for faculty and staff
  • Purchase materials and supplies, and track Center expenses
  • Support Center events
  • Serve as a communicator for the Center by publicizing events, managing content for the center’s website, and managing the Center’s social media accounts

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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.