Project Scientist - Finno Lab

Position Description The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency.

Appointees with Project (e.g., Scientist) titles may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, Specialist in Cooperative Extension, etc), he/she is not required to develop an independent research program or reputation.

He/she will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal Investigator status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so as an exception. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES I. RESEARCH (75%) Research activity (75%) (This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of comparative genetic and genomic analyses.

The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator. He/she will design specific projects, including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques. In some cases, the candidate may supervise students regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments.

The candidate is expected to: Devise and conduct studies designed to determine a. Genetic and genomic contributions to phenotype b. Effective computational methods for genetic and genomic analyses c. Necessary metadata and data organization for correlating genetic and genomic analyses with phenotypic information Summarize and analyze data Develop computational methods and workflows for large scale data analysis Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, books and other outlets either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team.

Prepare reports on research findings Assist in acquiring proposals for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The candidate will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies. The candidate will interact with funding agencies and prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed.

Train, consult and advise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with regard to experimental design and data analysis of studies conducted in his/her are of expertise Other research duties may include: Manage the budget and the project according to sound management principles Supervise employees paid on the budget Write and submit progress reports to funding agencies II.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (20%) The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to his/her specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups.

When appropriate, the candidate may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions. III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%) The candidate will engage in public outreach activities that include presenting scientific research results to the general public and providing relevant advice to individuals and public agencies.

The candidate will engage in University service activities such as guest lecturing and committee service. Teaching classroom courses is not an expectation of this position.