Science Research, Bioinformatics, Data Science, and/or OMICS Mentor

iResearch Corporation iResearch Corporation, DBA iResearch Institute (iRI) - Founded to promote excellence and equity in science, the iResearch Corporation encompasses a variety of research-centric programs that seek to unlock the potential in every student researcher.
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Can you code in R or Python? 2.
Are you interested in sharing your science research knowledge of machine learning, OMICS, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and/or data science with high school and early college students? *If you answered yes to these 2 questions, apply to join the iResearch Corporation team!* _*iRI Program and Mentor/Fellow Description*_ – Summer 2022 The iResearch Institute (iRI) hosts talented national and international high school and early college students virtually for four (4) stimulating and academically challenging weeks.
iRI combines theoretical course work (research papers review, research methods training, etc.
) with research methods application and virtual empirical research using Big data orchestrated with iRI lab mentors/fellows in data science, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and OMICS.
Advanced high school and early college students work under the guidance of iRI fellows/contractors who serve as science research mentors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The iRI program is an intense, learning experience, 5 - 7 days/week with a prerequisite of computer science, biology, chemistry, and physics as needed for data analysis and project completion.
Because of the short, rigorous nature of the program, mentors/research fellows should expect to prepare a Wiki of research goals and review those goals.
One - three weeks before the iResearch Institute begins a meeting is held with the iRI director for edits then mentors will work through July and the first week of August 2023 (Mon.
– Fri.
and some weekends; for the entirety of the 6-week iRI program).
While the students will process BIG data for their research projects, the mentors should both prepare and review the literature associated with student projects and prepare a review of computer science programming for iRI program participants.
The iRI program is in full force 5 - 7 days per week (with flexible work hours), but additional communications will be needed for participant questions and assistance.
Job Title: Virtual Science Research Mentor, iResearch Institute 2023 Job application: https://www.
iresearchcorporation.
com/irimentorapplication Location: USA; REMOTE with flexible hours, YOU MUST BE A USA citizen or Green-Card Holder Regular/Contract: Contract, June 26 – August 4, 2023 POSITION DETAILS Minimum requirements · Enrolledin or graduated from an accredited university (Stanford, Harvard, Wash.
U, Princeton, Cal Tech, Columbia, MIT, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, preferred) in a related science field, bioinformatics, OMICS, or data science leading to a bachelor’s, master’s degree, or postdoc in a science field with computer science/coding experience · English fluently spoken & written; any other language is an advantage · Can code in Python and/or R programming languages, minimally · 2+ years in scientific research, including: · Previous experience in high school research or high school research competitions preferred.
· Proven leadership skills that inspire teams to push the boundaries to drive transformative changes in science research using BIG Data.
· Creative thinker and passionate to influence the growth and expansion of a given science topic of interest, with a proven record of execution excellence.
· Prior research publications are not required but are a plus.
· Experience in the strategy and/or planning of a science research project (e.
g.
, research associate, postdoc, research assistant, etc.
) considered a plus.
· Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and influence across a matrix organization.
· Demonstrated prioritization, organizational, analytical, and research skills as well as the ability to conceptualize more complex issues and work on complex processes, procedures, or solutions within the realm of scientific research.
· Administrative management skills – planning, organization, operational decision-making, and analysis.
· Demonstrated experience in working with others to achieve organizational objectives including the ability to anticipate and adapt, own, and/or work virtual lab group tactics to support the changing iRI research program enrollee needs.
· Demonstrated strong skills in oral and written communication for research projects management.
Mentor responsibilities: 10-40 hours per week, depending on the desired number of participant mentees and availability (maximum of 10 mentees per mentor) · The workload is approximated to 2.
5 - 5.
0 hours per mentee per week, plus additional hours per week of meetings with other mentors & Dr.
McCalla, Piazza TA help, Zoom meetings, and logistical work · You will need to set up a Laboratory Wiki in Notion (background research and sample data sets) before the beginning of the iRI program start date · Your lab will be run independently (but interlaboratory collaborations are encouraged).
· Mentors have the freedom to run the virtual lab such that it best benefits the student mentees, but we are a collective iResearch Institute community and should look to align our goals.
· Mentors will set up weekly lab group meetings on Zoom.
Meetings are held at a time ofmentor'sr discretion.
The official iRI program start date is Monday, June 26th and the end date is August 4th.
All mentors will begin a few weeks before the official program start date to develop the mentor lab Notion document.
Mentor Descriptions and Tools for Assessment: As a mentor, you will build the following experiences: · Build a virtual data science and/or OMICS (e.
g.
, artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, etc.
) laboratory (guided by iRI) to create research projects,and training modules, and to assessthe research performance of a high school and early college audience.
o The iRI research project model: Each iRI mentor will be able to lead a lab on a topic of personal interest.
IRI mentors will create a series of Notion documents designed to create a data science/bioinformatics research template accessible to an advanced high school and early college science audience.
o Each student will pursue an individual research project related to the cohort’s main topic.
● Build managerial and organizational skills by leading a virtual lab ● Build research skillsbya exploring the research topic of your interest more profoundly ● Build questioning skills by examining ideas and training students to “think on their own” Compensation And Benefits _*Salary commensurate with education and experience*_.
iResearch Institute is contractual and holds no health benefits, payment is the total compensation while supporting financial well-being and professional development as a primary research mentor for a virtual laboratory.
How To Apply To apply, go to https://www.
iresearchcorporation.
com/irimentorapplication and complete the application using the link.
OR Select "Apply to be an iResearch Institute Mentor" at https://www.
iresearchcorporation.
com/ and provide the requested information.
Submit a complete curriculum vitae and contact information (names, emails, phone) for 2 references and an optional letter of interest (up to 1000 words) outlining experience in research, teaching, and interest in science research training and education as ONE document in DOC or PDF Format.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay: $3,000.
00 - $8,000.
00 per month Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * Choose your own hours Application Question(s): * Are you a US Citizen or a Green Cardholder? Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Python or R: 2 years (Required) * Scientific Research: 1 year (Required) * Data science: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * English (Required) Work Location: Remote