Role overview
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DEPARTMENT:
Biomedical Sciences
Data Analyst & Programmer - Hur Lab
498033
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Temporary Staff
Closing on: May 11 2026
What we're looking for
Salary/Position Classification
- 27.30 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- Up to 40 hours per week hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
We seek a part-time Data Analysts & Programmers to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary team
- Developing literature mining pipelines for identifying protein-protein interactions from biomedical texts, utilizing state-of-the-art BERT and large language models (LLM), including but not limited to GPT, Claude, Llama2, and Gemini,
- Enhancing Ignet (Integrated Gene Network), a web-based system that leverages centrality and ontology to discover, analyze, and visualize biological gene interaction networks (https://ignet.org),
- Creating or integrating natural language processing pipelines for network-based analysis of biomedical entities.
Required Competencies
- Computer skills are required: Python programming, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to interface and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent planning, time management, organizational, and work coordination skills are needed
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position supports visa sponsorship for continued employment.
- Experience in other machine learning approaches
- Experience in biomedical ontologies
To Apply
Submit a Cover Letter, CV, Appendix of publication(s) and web page(s)
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.
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Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
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