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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Associate Research Engineer
Requisition Number	RE47129
Working Title	Associate Research Software Engineer
Department Name	8H200:Chemical & Materials Engineering
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	46
Salary Range	$52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification	None.
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time, and standing for long periods of time etc.
Shift	Monday-Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Job Summary	The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering (CME) in the Pigman College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a two-year Research Scientist position in CME beginning as early as. This position is renewable depending on the performance and funding situation. The individual is expected to conduct research funded by state, federal, and private agencies; publish research findings in peer-reviewed publications; develop intellectual property; guide and oversee the work of graduate students and post-doctorates; and participate in activities that serve the profession. The primary focus of the research will be topics important to the protein language models for biomedical research, although working on other topics of interest will be encouraged. Potential Start Date: January 01, 2025 Duration: initial 24-month grant funded and potentially renewable.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Solid computer algorithm knowledge. Working experience in developing modern machine learning / deep learning methods and statistics inferences algorithms and tools for proteins. Excellence in Python, Perl, R, JAVA, Linux scripting language, node.js and related web development in Unix/Linux environment. In-depth capabilities in understanding, implementing and developing bioinformatics data analytics tools, computational methods and algorithms, and databases. In-depth knowledge in deep learning algorithms. Experience in High Performance Computers, Cloud storage and GPU programming. Familiarity with use of Amazon web services (AWS) resources. In-depth experience of deep learning problem solving, tools design and development process. Proactive team player with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Strong publication record, especially published research articles as the first author of the machine learning protein paper in prestigious journals. Experience in management and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
Deadline to Apply	10/31/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please list all software programs or database systems and proficiency level you currently possess in each (i.e., Microsoft Word - Intermediate level).

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Describe your experience with research dissemination, including report writing, manuscript preparation and professional presentations.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * How many years experience do you have working with computational biology, probabilistic models, statistics, machine learning, and/or discrete mathematics?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
4. * Please select the option that best represents your number of full years paid, full-time, employment experience in research grants & projects, technical writing, survey research, budget monitoring, statistical software, and/or office management.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
5. * What is your highest level of education completed?
   • High School or GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PhD
   • Other
6. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

PI249130189

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