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BACKGROUND

The Plant Biology Division of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. in Ardmore Oklahoma is seeking applicants for the position of Bioinformatics Research Analyst. The successful applicant will develop innovative computational methods and bioinformatics systems to advance genome-scale biological network and genome-wide association studies. The incumbent will also work with a team of scientists to develop a comprehensive Breeder's toolbox that integrates genome sequences with gene expression, molecular markers, linkage maps, and associations between genotypic and phenotypic data for target traits of forage alfalfa. Research related to this position will be conducted in the laboratory of Dr. Patrick Xuechun Zhao.

This position is partially funded through an internal research initiative. The Noble Foundation's Forage365 research initiative aims to provide a sustainable, year-round grazing system. Funding is anticipated to be renewed annually based upon performance and funding availability and is scheduled to end on or before December 31, 2017.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will develop innovative computational methods and bioinformatics systems to investigate and decipher the plant genotype-phenotype associations through integrative genome-scale biological network and genome-wide association analysis. The incumbent will also work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists to develop a comprehensive Alfalfa Breeder's Toolbox (ABT) that will integrate Alfalfa genome sequences with gene expression, molecular markers, linkage maps, and associations between genotypic and phenotypic data for target traits. The incumbent will focus on the development of novel algorithms/models and new tools to:

Mine large-scale data to study how genome-scale gene regulatory networks regulate biological processes
Enable precise, genome wide molecular marker-trait association analysis in plants by incorporating novel statistical genetics approaches

Other duties will include but are not limited to maintaining and further developing our integrative platform to study gene function and genome evolution in plants.

REQUIREMENTS

M.S. degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or related bioinformatics/computational biology science field.

PREFERENCES

Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, Genomics, Biochemistry, Plant Biology or other highly-related discipline
Independent problem solving skills along with comprehensive knowledge related to mathematics, computer programming and algorithm implementation (e.g. familiar with statistics, machine learning, and optimization)
Programming skills with one of major computer languages, such as C/C++, Java, or Python; and efficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems; experience in developing large-scale data analysis systems and scientific databases
Understanding of the basic biological principles and the ability to develop biological insight applications
Have good communication skills, strong team-work spirit, and self-learning abilities

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit https://careers-noble.icims.com/jobs/1153/bioinformatic-research-analyst/job

To apply, please follow the online instructions.

The Noble Foundation does not accept unsolicited resumes from individuals interested in future employment. Applicants must be applying for available posted positions and must follow the application procedures outlined.

POLICY

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability or Veteran status.

If you have a disability which adversely affects your ability to complete an on-line employment application or if you have general questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources by telephone at (866) 223-5810 or (580) 224-6230 or by email at nfhr[at]noble.org for assistance.

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