Graduate Research Assistant

Job Title
Graduate Research Assistant

Requisition Number
DU14820

Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
31,000

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Master’s

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer work station for long periods.
Repetitive motion.

Shift

Monday – Friday, specific schedule TBD

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant. This position will develop and implement the computational algorithms, automate data analyses workflow, curate published pan-cancer datasets, and build prediction models for novel transcriptome features analyses identified using bulk and single cell RNASeq data.

This position is eligible for a fully on-site work arrangement.

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant. This position will develop and implement the computational algorithms, automate data analyses workflow, curate published pan-cancer datasets, and build prediction models for novel transcriptome features analyses identified using bulk and single cell RNASeq data. This position is eligible for a fully on-site work arrangement. IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and CV.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Python, R, C++, High performance computing cluster

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s

Deadline to Apply
07/16/2026

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