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BACKGROUND

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is seeking a web developer and systems administrator. The applicant will participate in an NSF-funded project to expand a database and website for plant genetic and genomic data. The project requires administration of web servers and development of new web modules in the Drupal CMS. The position will encompass activities such as writing PHP and javascript code, developing HTML and CSS templates, integrating biological and genomic data into databases, and building the user interface systems for scientists to view, download, search and manipulate data. The job will require teamwork with biologists and computer scientists as well as the ability to work independently. The successful applicant will be exposed to interdisciplinary, cutting edge research in the field of bioinformatics and will have the opportunity to expand their skill set and grow with this exciting field of science.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer both the software and hardware for live and development Apache web servers, including data backups
Install and improve existing Tripal modules to load large datasets and display results to users
Design and build new php-based Tripal modules that meet Drupal coding standards, and that allow upload, searching and display of genomic data types
Develop basic competency in genomics and bioinformatics in order to propose and implement new concepts and technical solutions for the web site(s)
Contribute to the writing of scholarly publications

REQUIREMENTS

BS in bioinformatics, computer science and/or the life sciences or equivalent experience. (Graduate work in bioinformatics may be pursued during this work in the EPP MS program or EPPN PhD program for qualified applicants)
Proficient in a Linux operating system environment with minimal systems support
Demonstrated experience in PHP, Java or other programming language
Experience with a database platform such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact with scientists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks.

PREFERENCES

Experience in web site development.
Experience in software development.
Familiarity with web programming, particularly development of Drupal code modules
Demonstrated experience in developing PHP code
Familiarity with bioinformatics data sets such as genes, genomes, genetic maps, etc.
Experience with building and administering an Apache web server

TERMS

Regular full time position with benefits

LOCALE

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Institute of Agriculture, AgResearch

COMPENSATION

$47-50k based on qualifications and experience; Pay grade 39

HOW TO APPLY

Required documents to apply: CV, transcripts, 2 professional references (upload as one PDF or DOC file).

To apply, please visit https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_knoxville/jobdetail.ftl?job=160000011G

Questions about the position may be directed to mstaton1 at utk dot edu, but applications will only be accepted through the University of Tennessee application system.

DEADLINE

Open until filled.

POLICY

EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement:
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

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