Research Scientist/Engineer 1, Quantitative and Computational Biology

Job Description

Background on the University of Washington and the Department of Genome Sciences: The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions.  Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service.  Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.  

The Department of Genome Sciences (GS) is part of the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW SOM) and is comprised of 34 core departmental labs and 25 affiliated labs addressing leading edge questions in biology and medicine by developing and applying genetic, genomic and computational approaches taking advantage of genomic information now available for a host of species. GS is making major contributions in the application of genome science to understand the fundamentals of biology and to improve human health and wellbeing. Genome Sciences is a collaborative department supported by very different academic disciplines. We work with a multitude of Program Investigators (PIs) in departments both on the UW campus as well as worldwide. The department has gone through significant expansion since its beginning in 2001 with annual grant awards of $39M in FY25. The department has 62 training, teaching, and research faculty.

 

Position Purpose

The DeWitt lab has an excellent opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1 to join us. We are an interdisciplinary research lab with a broad scientific focus on quantitative and computational biology, core domain expertise in evolutionary dynamics and quantitative immunology, and technical expertise in scientific computing, mathematical and biophysical modeling, and machine learning.

We aim to cultivate an inclusive and collaborative environment where all lab members are conversant in theory, computation, and experiment..

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting computational and quantitative research via data analysis and modeling, working with sequence and variant effect data - 65%

• Draft relevant sections of manuscripts and create polished figures – 15%

• Compose correspondence to provide or request information – 5%

• Work with programmers, biologists, and engineers to coordinate activities 5%

• Participate in meetings and present research – 5%

• Perform related duties as required – 5%

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics or related field

• One year of experience in computational biology, applied mathematics, or statistics

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Desired

• Experience with developing computational research tools, machine learning, AI

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, goal-driven work

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

• Outstanding written and communication skills

• Ability to interact with faculty, staff and students at all levels

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$60,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$70,008.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.