PostDoc/PostBac Research Assistant

Haverford Offers Great Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

About the Position
The Research Assistant will work in the Mathieson lab, which focuses on developing machine learning and graph-based algorithms for genetic data. The specific project involves understanding the unique evolutionary histories of diverse populations, both in humans and other species. The research assistant will help develop and/or apply a machine learning framework that accurately captures the features of genetic data from any population. This framework will then be used to understand mutation, recombination, and selection, with a focus on human populations. As part of the Mathieson lab, there would be opportunities to publish research papers, travel to conferences, give scientific talks, and mentor junior lab members. If interested, the research assistant would also have opportunities to develop teaching skills and interact with collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania. This position could be filled either as a postbac or postdoc position with salary depending on qualifications and experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, analysis, and algorithm development in the Mathieson lab
• Help maintain computational resources in the Mathieson lab
• Support and assist undergraduate researchers in the Mathieson lab with their work
• Communicate the work of the Mathieson lab through manuscripts, talks, and posters

Line of Report: The Research Assistant reports to Sara Mathieson, Associate Professor of Computer Science, and has no direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications for the Post-Baccalaureate Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Biology, Statistics, or a related field

Minimum Qualifications for the Post-Doctoral Level

• PhD in Computer Science, Biology, Statistics, or a related field

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with Python or Java preferred

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/PostDoc-PostBac-Research-Assistant_R645. The application deadline is March 25, 2025. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting [at] haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

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