Virginia Tech
Part Time Research Data Analyst
🇺🇸 Washington, DC
🕑 Part-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Data Science
🗓️ September 20th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Perform computational analyses and modeling focused on signaling pathways in pediatric and adult cancers.
- Maintain well-kept lab notebooks and documentation on GitHub, GEO, and other databases.
- Opportunity to contribute to publications and research projects.
- Proficiency required in R for data analysis and visualization, and Python or similar coding languages.
- Demonstrated research experience and organizational skills needed.
- Preferred experience includes coursework in computer science or bioinformatics and familiarity with RNA and proteomics data.
- Part-time position offering up to 32 hours per week with pay commensurate with experience.
- Non-exempt status eligible for overtime.
- Must undergo a criminal conviction check.
- Work supports the Children’s National Hospital Cancer and Immunobiology program and is affiliated with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech.
Part Time Research Data Analyst Full Description
Job Description
Seeking a part time research analyst who is creative, enthusiastic, and motivated for the Mulvaney lab at the Childrenâs National Research and Innovation Center in Washington, DC. The lab will be affiliated with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech and jointly be members of the Childrenâs National Hospital Cancer and Immunobiology program. The labâs work focuses on signaling pathways in pediatric and adult cancersâwith a particular emphasis on therapeutically targeting enzyme vulnerabilities. Available projects include structurally and biochemically identifying mechanisms of substrate recruitment to methyltransferases, such as PRMT5, and CRISPR screening for combination drug treatments for various tumor types.
The part time research analyst will be responsible for performing computational analyses and modeling. Additional duties include maintaining a well-kept lab notebook and documentation on GitHub, GEO and other relevant computational databases for publication. Training will be provided for all aspects of the position. RAs will contribute to interesting projects and have the opportunity to publish or co-publish their work.
Required application materials: Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and a list of three references.
Required Qualifications
⢠Demonstrated research experience
⢠Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
⢠Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
⢠Demonstrated ability and desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple concurrent duties
⢠Proficiency with data analysis and visualization in R and coding in Python (or similar systems)
⢠Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
⢠Coursework or training in computer science or bioinformatics
⢠Familiarity with bioinformatics packages and applied knowledge of RNA and proteomics data
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
Up to 32
Review Date
09/26/2025
Additional Information
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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at sheltb@vtc.vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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