Graduate Research Assistant (Environmental / Molecular Epidemiology) READVERTISEMENT

The University of Hawaii is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant in Environmental/Molecular Epidemiology. This part-time position involves data management and analysis for a study on PFAS exposure effects. Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's or PhD program, maintain a GPA of 3.0, and have skills in R/RStudio. The role is temporary, with potential renewal based on funding and performance, starting in late January 2025.
Description Title: Graduate Research Assistant (Environmental / Molecular Epidemiology) READVERTISEMENT Position Number: 0000GA11 Hiring Unit: Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Office of Public Health Studies Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Date Posted: January 17, 2025 Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until filled Monthly Type: 11 Month Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50% (20 hours / week) Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to Exceed: April 30, 2025 Funding: UH / Federal Funds Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Other Conditions: Pending position clearance and availability of funds Position renewable upon availability of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance Position to begin approximately in late January or as soon, thereafter, as possible Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and collaborators, perform data management, cleaning, and analyses on a Federally-funded study on the effects of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exposure on placental gene expression (RNA-Seq), as a mechanism for environmental health disparities within a prospective birth cohort 2. Assist with data QI/QC and merging using R/Rstudio (Bioconductor, etc.) 3

Develop pipelines for data analyses and conduct descriptive and analytic statistics 4. Keep a notebook of work conducted (Rmarkdown, Quarto, etc.) 5. Assist in manuscript writing 6

Prepare presentations for internal and external meetings and conferences 7. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Be classified as a degree-seeking student in a Masters or PhD program under UHM Graduate Division, Be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above, Maintain 6 credits per semester with the exception of those who have reached 800 (dissertation) or 700F (thesis) Some knowledge of environmental health and/or molecular genetics Experience with quantitative data analyses and documentation Proficient in R/RStudio Desirable Qualifications: Skills in quantitative analyses including epidemiology and biostatistics, as evidenced by coursework and/or experience Knowledge and skills in molecular epidemiology including -omics wide analyses, e.g. differential expression analyses (DESeq2) Knowledge of environmental toxicology Interests in quantitative causal infererence, statistical methods for confounding control Knowledge and interests in quantitative approaches to health disparities research Strong oral and written communication skills Detail oriented, organized, dependable, and self-motivated Experience with data presentation and data visualizations To Apply: Click on the "APPLY" button on the top right-hand corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following REQUIRED documents/information

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