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Opportunity: Scientific Programmer @ Illumina--Chesterford UK
Submitted by Anthony J. Cox; posted on Friday, April 13, 2007
Req Code: JW-R1194
Title: Scientific Programmer
Location: Illumina, Chesterford, UK
DESCRIPTION
Work on the next generation of analysis software for Illumina's ultra-high-throughput DNA sequencing platform, ranging from problems in efficient image analysis and sequence alignment, through to the annotation and interpretation of whole-genome sequence data.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Development and improvement of data analysis tools for image analysis, base-calling and sequence alignment and other applications; including optimization, algorithm development, data handling
- Maintenance of and contributions to the commercialization of the existing analysis pipeline
- Software support for internal data analysis and data management projects
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years industrial or academic experience in scientific software development on Unix, Linux, MacOS or similar platforms.
- Solid programming experience in C/C++, Perl/Python; experience with relational database systems is a plus
- A demonstrable track record of project delivery within an objectives-oriented environment
- Degree in a numerate discipline (natural sciences, computer science, mathematics); PhD or postdoctoral experience a plus
PREFERENCES
- Knowledge of algorithms (especially in the areas of image processing and sequence alignment/assembly)
- Familiarity with common bioinformatics analysis toolkits
- Experience in relational database systems
- Experience of high-throughput data analysis
LOCALE
Illumina's UK site in Chesterford, near Cambridge
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