Location: United States
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
We are seeking a motivated **Research Programmer / Computational Biologist** to join the laboratory of **Dr. Chaolin Zhang** in the **Department of Systems Biology** at **Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC)** . The Zhang Laboratory takes a multidisciplinary approach that integrates **biochemistry, molecular biology, genome engineering, high-throughput data analysis, and integrative modeling** to study protein-RNA interaction, neuronal alternative splicing regulation and RNA-based precision medicine. The Zhang Lab is a diverse, collaborative, and creative research environment committed to scientific rigor, innovation, and mentorship. More information can be found at: **http://zhanglab.c2b2.columbia.edu** The successful candidate will participate in and lead projects focused on improving, extending, and sustaining genomic research software packages developed by our group, such as: - CLIP Tool Kit (CTK) - Quantas - DeltaSplice These tools are widely used by the research community for **CLIP-seq** and **RNA-seq** data analysis: https://zhanglab.c2b2.columbia.edu/index.php/Resources The position emphasizes **software engineering** , **user community engagement** , and **genomic data analysis** in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. Strong mentorship will be provided to support the candidate’s scientific and career development. **Specific responsibilities and duties** will be as follow for each position title and grade (Staff Associate I, Staff Associate II, and Staff Associate III): - **Functional Knowledge** - For Staff Associate I & Staff Associate II: Algorithm development, software engineering, and computational genomics. For Staff Associate III: Algorithm development, software engineering, and computational genomics to a broader research. - **Problem Solving** - For Staff Associate I: Able to apply computer science and software engineering skills for problem solving. For Staff Associate II: Use computer science/software engineering skil