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Be You.

The Yi Zhang Lab in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics at Duke University is seeking a Research Analyst I to join a cutting-edge research program focused on biophysics-inspired computational modeling and genomics data analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a strong quantitative background to gain hands-on research experience at the intersection of computational biology, machine learning, and tissue biology.

In this role, you will work closely with Dr. Yi Zhang and collaborators to develop and apply computational methods for analyzing complex biological data, including spatial transcriptomics and other genomics datasets. You will participate in innovative research projects, contribute to scientific publications, and receive mentorship and career development training within a collaborative and supportive research environment. This project is expected to last approximately 6 months to 1 year.  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field obtained within the last 12 months.
• Degree in Computational Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated programming experience in Python and Linux-based computing environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research setting and communicate scientific findings effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computational and data analysis skills with experience developing analytical methods.
• Experience with machine learning, deep learning, graph-based models, variational autoencoders, or physics-inspired computational approaches.