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Will conduct statistical analysis for evaluation of microarray platforms, analysis of gene expression data and biomarker data, building classificaiton and predictive models for Molecular Diagnostics tests.
REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in Biostatistics and 2-5 years of direct industry experience.
TERMS: Full-time, permanent.
HOW TO APPLY:
DO NOT use the Apply Online button. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://novartis.contacthr.com/13617703
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Applications are invited for a computer programming position, focusing on bioinformatic studies. The programmer will be responsible for bioinformatics software development and support of existing software. The programmer will develop and implement web-based and report-based tools to process and analyze high-throughput sequence data.
REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate should hold a BS or MS in a scientific or engineering discipline and have completed coursework in bioinformatics, biology, computer science, and statistics. Applicants should have experience in web-based programming, working in a Unix/Linux environment, and any scripting language. Additional experience in multivariate statistical analysis, programming in R, database management, and parallel computing would be helpful.
TERMS: The position is available immediately.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience.
LOCALE:
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Microbiology, Laboratory of Dr. Frederic Bushman. For more information on the activities of the Bushman laboratory, see: http://microb230.med.upenn.edu/
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please email a CV and three references to: skotheim@mail.med.upenn.edu. If possible, please provide examples of completed or published bioinformatics applications.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
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SRA seeks a Mid-level or Senior Bioinformatics Analyst or Biostatistician. This individual will consult with research teams and will conduct bioinformatics/statistical analysis in a variety of genomics, clinical and/or epidemiological studies. These genomics studies revolve around environmental health, toxicology and other related topics of public health concern. The candidate will work collaboratively with scientists on projects that lead to journal publications, presentations at professional meetings, and reports that influence public policy.
The successful candidate will have interest in and aptitude for consulting with clients ranging from biological and environmental scientists, physicians, statisticians and computer science professionals. The successful candidate will develop software applications/systems supporting scientific data work flow processes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Works with scientists to determine needs and translates needs to software requirements.
- Designs, implements, tests, debugs, and manages the deployment of software systems targeted to specific scientific research goals.
- Incorporates externally and/or personally derived software techniques, algorithms, and applications, particularly those applicable to bioinformatics, into internally directed scientific pursuits.
- Assists in the development of data management plans.
- Employs statistical analytical techniques in the analysis of data.
- Develops documentation of developed systems and gives verbal presentations, as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires Masters degree and 3 - 5 years work experience.
- Ability to communicate statistical concepts and data analysis interpretations to non-statisticians.
- Affinity for collaboration.
- Attention to detail, willingness to take on responsibility for satisfying clients’ needs.
- Curiosity about a broad range of public health and biological topics.
- Java Development using JBuilder.
PREFERENCES:
- Peer-reviewed publications in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics or other ‘omics’, toxicology, environmental health, public health, or related disciplines.
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
- 2 to 10 years experience providing data analysis support to researchers in genomics, toxicology, environmental health, statistical genetics, public health, or related disciplines.
- Significant experience with statistical aspects of study design, including power calculations.
- Fluency with SAS, SUDAAN, R, S-Plus, general programming languages.
LOCALE: Durham, NC
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our website at: http://www.sra.com/careers/ to apply.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are currently seeking a mid-level or senior Bioinformatician / Bioinformatics Scientist who will consult with research teams and will conduct statistical analyses in a variety of genome scale experiments. The successful candidate should have experience analyzing high-throughput genomic datasets derived from ChIP-Seq and ChIP-chip technologies as well as familiarity with available third party software packages useful to analyzing these data. In addition to performing basic quality control and analysis (e.g., intra/inter array normalization, significance testing, discrimination and classification, clustering, identification of gene regulatory themes, mapping of binding events, error modeling, and sequence mapping to relevant genomes), the ideal Bioinformatician will feel comfortable working closely with individual research teams to design custom software that facilitates visualization and meaningful quantification and interpretation of data obtained. Intimate knowledge of the statistical tools appropriate to task is essential.
Research topics include environmental health, genomics, toxicology, and other topics related to health. This Bioinformatician / Bioinformatics Scientist will work collaboratively with scientists on projects that lead to journal publications, presentations at professional meetings, and possibly reports that influence public policy.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a Bachelors degree (or higher) and 2 or more years experience providing data analysis support to research in public health, genomics, toxicology, environmental health, statistical genetics, or related disciplines.
- Ability to communicate statistical concepts and data analysis interpretations to non-statisticians.
- Affinity for collaboration.
- Solid understanding of analytical techniques associated with high throughput ChIP-Seq, ChIP-Chip, microarray and/or Next generation sequencing data.
- Fluency with Perl, R or S-Plus, general programming languages including popular scripting languages is desired.
PREFERENCES:
- Peer-reviewed publication in genomics or other -omics, toxicology, environmental health, or related disciplines.
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
- Two or more years experience providing data analysis support to research in genomics or other related disciplines.
- Significant experience in analysis of datasets generated by microarray or massively parallel sequencing.
- Fluency with Perl, R or S-Plus, general programming languages including popular scripting languages.
LOCALE: Durham, NC
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our website at: http://www.sra.com/careers/ to apply.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
SRA seeks a Mid-level or Senior Bioinformatics analyst or Biostatistician. This individual will consult with research teams and will conduct bioinformatics/statistical analyses in a variety of genomics, clinical and/or epidemiological studies. These genomics studies revolve around environmental health, toxicology and other related topics of public health concern. The candidate will work collaboratively with scientists on projects that lead to journal publications, presentations at professional meetings, and reports that influence public policy.
REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will have interest in and aptitude for consulting with clients ranging from biological and environmental scientists, physicians, statisticians and computer science professionals. The successful candidate will also have training and experience in the application of a broad range of statistical data analysis methods which may include generalized linear and additive models, mixed effects models and other multivariate methods, Bayesian methods, power and sample size calculation, machine learning methods for genomics as well as computational biology methodologies for microarray, SNP, and sequence data analysis. Strong communication and writing skills are essential, as are willingness and ability to learn new data analysis methods and to apply them to new domains.
Skills:
- Requires Masters degree and 3 - 5 years work experience.
- Ability to communicate statistical concepts and data analysis interpretations to non-statisticians.
- Affinity for collaboration.
- Attention to detail, willingness to take on responsibility for satisfying clients’ needs.
- Curiosity about a broad range of public health and biological topics.
PREFERENCES:
- Peer-reviewed publications in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics or other ‘omics’, toxicology, environmental health, public health, or related disciplines.
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
- 2 to 10 years experience providing data analysis support to researchers in genomics, toxicology, environmental health, statistical genetics, public health, or related disciplines.
- Significant experience with statistical aspects of study design, including power calculations.
- Fluency with SAS, SUDAAN, R, S-Plus, general programming languages.
LOCALE: Durham, NC
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our website at: http://www.sra.com/careers/ to apply.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company. The Cancer Epigenetics Discovery Performance Unit (DPU) within Cancer Research is seeking a highly motivated scientist to make critical contributions to drug target and biomarker discovery utilizing computational and bioinformatics approaches. This scientist will be part of multidisciplinary teams working to discover medicines for the treatment of cancer. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing key bioinformatics support to the unit by integrating, and mining public and propriety genomic data, investigating pathways/networks through pathway mapping and literature analysis, and developing/applying innovative data analysis capabilities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. in molecular or cellular biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field.
- A publication record demonstrating ability to successfully utilize bioinformatic approaches.
- A scientific background and interest in cancer genetics and/or cancer biology.
- Experience with in-depth analysis and processing of genomic data (e.g. expression, copy number, mutation, and epigenetic technologies) and the application to drug target and/or biomarker identification.
- Knowledge and experience utilizing commercially available computational and genomics tools/databases especially those utilized in the field of cancer research (e.g. GeneGo, Oncomine, Array Studio).
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to a multi-disciplinary team in both written and verbal form.
- Ability and desire to work as part of a matrix team, and with commercial and academic collaborators.
- Adept at managing multiple priorities in an efficient and organized manner.
This exceptionally talented individual is expected to have a solid understanding of cancer biology, broad knowledge of translational cancer research particularly with respect to genetic and genomic technologies, to be adept at working with large genomic data sets, and to demonstrate creative problem solving abilities.
PREFERENCES:
- Direct knowledge of the drug discovery and/or development process.
- Experience conducting bench-based scientific research in molecular or cellular biology.
- Experience with clinical data and statistical methods.
- Scripting skills for data manipulation.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
GlaxoSmithKline is dedicated to an innovative workplace and supports you with career long opportunities and learning. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package designed to attract and retain the very best.
HOW TO APPLY:
For confidential consideration and efficient processing, please apply on line at: http://www.gsk.com/careers/ Req #54131. Developing talent through equality of opportunity, M/F/D/V.
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BACKGROUND:
Though the majority of our efforts focus on the health and wellness of our patients, we never forget that the source of our strong national reputation is the compassionate hearts and extraordinary minds of our staff. We have locations throughout the great state of Wisconsin. With over 500 golf courses, the world’s largest outdoor music festival, the Green Bay Packers, 15,000 lakes (including two Great Lakes), 33,000 miles of rivers, some of the best public schools in the nation, our world-famous milk and cheese, and the fact that our Wisconsin neighbors are incredibly warm and friendly, there is simply no other state we’d want to call home. We love it here, and we know you will too.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Research programmer position in Computational Biology/Biomedical Informatics is available at Biomedical Informatics Research Center (BIRC), Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, WI, USA. This position is specific to our ongoing and proposed projects related to developing computational models to elucidate the causal pathways of gene expression regulatory networks, phenotypic effects (e.g. individual differences in disease susceptibility and responses to medications) of genetic/transcriptional variations, functional elements in non-coding DNA sequences, and Biomedical literature mining among others.
REQUIREMENTS:
The successful applicant will have a MS/PhD degree or equivalent, research experience in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or related areas, and will have excellent programming skills in C, C++, JAVA and Perl. Knowledge and experience with advanced data-structures, multi-threading, multi-core, large memory environment, large sparse datasets and performance tuning is desired. Experience in gene network modeling, genome sequence analysis, biological text mining, machine learning, and Bayesian networks, Conditional Random Fields, HMM models will be of advantage.
The applicant will have a chance to develop programs and implement sophisticated algorithms related to Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence. Particular emphasis will be given to static/dynamic Bayesian networks data mining, causal Bayesian networks.
The successful applicant will be able to take advantage of excellent high performance computing facilities at BIRC.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your application with the complete Curriculum Vitae, the academic record (including courses and grades) and contact details of at least two persons who may be asked for reference to: chowdhary.rajesh@mcrf.mfldclin.edu
Marshfield Clinic is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Minorities, females, individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
A postdoctoral position is immediately available for those candidates with a Ph.D. in computational biology and/or bioinformatics who are interested in gene expression studies. The lab is highly multi-disciplinary, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with both wet bench biologists and computational biologists.
REQUIREMENTS:
We seek a highly motivated individual with experience in bioinformatics and/or comparative genomics. An ideal candidate should have strong programming skills. Knowledge of biological principles, genomics, microarray analysis, and statistics is a plus. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in programming, machine learning, and computational biology to join us in developing new methods for integrating and analyzing genomic and epigenomic data that we generate in our laboratory. The ideal candidate will be a recent Ph.D. with an excellent publication record and experience with at least one of the following: high throughput DNA sequence analysis (Solexa or ChIP-seq), biological databases, high throughput data analysis, and developing novel data mining algorithms for large-scale regulatory, metabolic, or protein interaction networks.
LOCALE:
The laboratory is located in the NYU School of Medicine in the heart of mid-town Manhattan.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Competitive salaries and subsidized housing are available.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and a description of your interests to: Brian Dynlacht (brian.dynlacht@nyumc.org), Professor of Pathology, NYU School of Medicine, 522 1st Avenue, Smilow Research Building, Room 1104, New York, NY 10016.
Additional link: http://www.med.nyu.edu/dynlacht/about/
DEADLINE: Open (immediately available)
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Through requirements gathering and analysis, identify and address gaps between the organization's needs and available software applications in the areas of bioinformatics, clinical research, and other scientific application areas
- Perform market analysis and lead product evaluation and pilots
- Work with the EA Team, PMO, and Software Development Team to design and manage the development of specialized scientific software
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with evaluation and implementation of clinical data systems, biospecimen repository systems, and clinical data standards, and e-patient record a plus. Advanced degree in bioinformatics is required.
PREFERENCES:
US Citizen or permanent resident.
TERMS:
Full time employment with full benefits.
LOCALE: Bethesda, MD
SALARY AND BENEFITS: TBD
HOW TO APPLY:
Email: anthony.wang@symago.com
DEADLINE: June 26, 2009
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BACKGROUND:
The University of the Witwatersrand recognises bioinformatics as a key discipline to develop and wishes to appoint a Director of Wits Bioinformatics at the full or Associate Professor level.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide academic leadership in bioinformatics at Wits, develop a strong research programme and supervise postgraduate students. The incumbent will have administrative and managerial responsibility for Wits Bioinformatics, will be involved in fund raising, and take part in the teaching programme.
REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in an appropriate discipline, a good research track record in bioinformatics (including supervision of higher degree students) and some experience in teaching. Administrative and fund raising experience is desirable. Good inter-personal skills are necessary.
TERMS:
The position will be filled for a five year contract in the first place.
LOCALE: Johannesburg, South Africa
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Appointed on full professor associate professor scale. Benefits include pension and medical aid.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should be submitted to Zandi Mbaleki, Faculty of Science HR, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050, South Africa or by email to zandi.mbaleki@wits.ac.za. More information can be found at the Bioinformatics website: [link]. For informal enquiries, contact Scott Hazelhurst<Scott.Hazelhurst@wits.ac.za>.
DEADLINE: 5 August 2009
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Computercraft seeks a biologist with significant knowledge in life sciences and computer skills to perform genome scale data evaluation. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to (1) working with our programming staff to help design and test new applications; (2) maintaining genome assemblies and maps (3) performing data QA/QC of genomics data (4) working with microarray data and sequence alignments (5) analyzing large scale genome variations.
The individual will work onsite at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. Our scientists work with genomic experts at NIH's National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to create and enhance a suite of databases and cutting edge tools available to researchers worldwide.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD or M.S. in molecular biology, bioinformatics, or highly related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational skills are essential
- Ability to work with a team in a production environment and communicate well with NCBI biologists and programmers as well as external scientists
- Strong interest in contributing to the development of public database resources
- Familiarity with BLAST, genome browsers and genome assembly data
- Experience with microarray analysis and sequence alignment
PREFERENCES:
- Programming experience (Perl or Python preferred)
- Linux/UNIX experience
- Statistical analysis, especially tools such as “R”
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Computercraft offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including PPO health insurance with 100% company paid premiums, 401K program with matching, paid time off and holiday pay, life insurance, flexible spending and disability coverage. We offer an excellent work life balance with a standard 40 hour work week and the chance to work alongside accomplished scientists at NIH/NCBI.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position or learn about other Computercraft job opportunities, please visit the Careers section of our website: http://www.computercraft-usa.com/
Computercraft is an equal opportunity employer.
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BACKGROUND:
Philip Morris International (PMI) is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world's top 15 brands, including the world's number one brand. PMI has 75,600 employees and its products are sold in approximately 160 countries. The Company held an estimated 15.6% share of the international cigarette market outside of the United States in 2008. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see http://www.pmintl.com/
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary mission of the PMI Research & Development Centre is to research and develop a new generation of products which may have the potential to reduce the risks of smoking. To strengthen the department of Applied Science, in Neuchatel, Switzerland, we are looking for a: Flavor Chemist/Scientist.
The successful applicant will join the Flavor & Bioactive Investigation Group which is focused on advancing our knowledge in the field of analytical chemistry in order to aid in the development of products which could reduce the health effects of smoking. The Flavor & Bioactive Investigation Group develops tools aimed at understanding the flavor properties of new smoking articles and devices.
Specifically, you will:
- Perform the identification and the analysis of key flavor compounds in selected smoking systems.
- Perform the data evaluation and provide recommendations to internal customers.
- Recommend appropriate instrumentation in order to develop in house capability and capacity for state-of-the art analytical discovery platform and expertise.
- Manage projects to better understand the flavor properties of Next Generation Products in collaboration with internal and external partners.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD Degree in Flavor Chemistry with post-doctoral academic and/or industrial experience and a track-record of conducting scientific research.
- Three years minimum proven research experience in flavor chemistry including Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry and/or identification of taste active compounds with a strong knowledge in analytical chemistry.
- Experience with multidisciplinary research and flavor immobilization systems such as encapsulation would be an advantage.
- Fluency in English is a must; spoken French and/or German would be an asset.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package as well as relocation allowance (where appropriate).
HOW TO APPLY:
If you match our profile and you are interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, please reply to our on-line recruitment site http://www.pmicareers.com/
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BACKGROUND:
Philip Morris International (PMI) is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world's top 15 brands, including the world's number one brand. PMI has more than 75,000 employees and its products are sold in approximately 160 countries. The Company held an estimated 15.6% share of the international cigarette market outside of the United States in 2008. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see http://www.pmintl.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary mission of Philip Morris International Research & Development Center is to research and develop a next generation of products which may have the potential to reduce the risks of smoking. To strengthen our research team in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, we are looking for a: Scientist - Pathway Informatics.
The successful candidate will play a significant role in the processing and analysis of large scale data sets from various post genomic technologies and their applications in biomarker discovery. He/she will also have responsibility for establishing and maintaining analysis pipelines geared toward the identification of disease signature genes and pathways from experimental system response profiles. He/she will have the opportunity to apply and when necessary develop methods for systems wide analysis of gene expression patterns, their transcription factor and epigenetic control, and the role of small RNA’s in regulating gene/protein products.
Specifically, you will:
- Establish innovative computational analysis for identification of deregulated pathways in various disease states
- Provide analysis of large scale array based data (genomics, transcriptomics, protemics)
- Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team which executes scientifically and technically challenging projects
- Have a strong interest in collaborating with experimentalists to elucidate biological mechanisms
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- PhD in bioinformatics or related field
Work experience:
- Academic or industrial experience in bioinformatics with focus on integrated analysis of biological systems (gene/protein expression data, array CGH, ChiP-chip)
- You are skilled in the application of computational biology tools and techniques with focus on novel algorithms for integrative omics analysis in cancer research
- You have demonstrated ability to manage and interpret large biological data sets
- Good programming skills in Perl, C/C++, or Java, you have also solid expertise in R/Bioconductor, or Matlab
- You have previous experience in Gene Regulatory Network reconstruction and pathway analysis
Additional skills and knowledge:
- You are a great team player with an excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English is a must
SALARY & BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package as well as relocation allowance (where appropriate).
HOW TO APPLY:
If you match our profile and you are interested in joining this dynamic team of professionals, please reply to our on-line recruitment site http://www.pmicareers.com/
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BACKGROUND:
Philip Morris International (PMI) is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world's top 15 brands, including the world's number one brand. PMI has more than 75,000 employees and its products are sold in approximately 160 countries. The Company held an estimated 15.6% share of the international cigarette market outside of the United States in 2008. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see http://www.pmintl.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary mission of Philip Morris International Research & Development Center is to research and develop a next generation of products which may have the potential to reduce the risks of smoking. To strengthen our research team in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, we are looking for a: Scientist, Disease Modeling & Simulation
As a Scientist in Disease Modeling and Simulation you will develop mathematical and computational models of biological networks/modules/pathways and disease mechanisms. Furthermore you will play a major role in the day-to-day analysis and interpretation on complex data sets in the context of disease pathways. You will provide mathematical modeling expertise and help develop mathematical models that meet the needs of researchers who use these models in their research projects to identify biomarkers.
Specifically, you will:
- Develop mathematical and computational models of disease mechanisms using appropriate approaches and leveraging PMI's collaboration partners
- Develop hypotheses for disease mechanisms based on the analysis of experimental data in the context of current scientific knowledge
- Use state of the art software tools to model the causal relationship between individual components within the whole biological system
- Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team which executes scientifically challenging projects
- Have a strong interest in collaboration with biologists for the elucidation of biological mechanisms
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- A PhD in Bioengineering, Applied Mathematics, or closely related field with a strong background in nonlinear dynamics, ODE, and statistics
Work experience:
- Preferable domain knowledge in inflammation, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
- Academic or industrial experience in simulations and modeling of complex and real world problems
Additional skills and knowledge:
- Ability to communicate with scientists in biology and mathematics
- You are familiar with scripting languages
- You are a detail-oriented figure with a desire for problem solving
- You have strong communication skills
- Fluency in English is a must
SALARY & BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package as well as relocation allowance (where appropriate).
HOW TO APPLY:
If you match our profile and you are interested in joining this dynamic team of professionals, please reply to our on-line recruitment site http://www.pmicareers.com/
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BACKGROUND:
Philip Morris International (PMI) is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world's top 15 brands, including the world's number one brand. PMI has more than 75,000 employees and its products are sold in approximately 160 countries. The Company held an estimated 15.6% share of the international cigarette market outside of the United States in 2008. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see http://www.pmintl.com
The primary mission of Philip Morris International Research & Development Center is to research and develop a next generation of products which may have the potential to reduce the risks of smoking. Furthermore, the PMI R&D team is exploring new avenues to value the tobacco plant and is actively engaged in the discovery of natural compounds with interesting properties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To strengthen the department of Computational Science & Bioinformatics, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, we are looking for a: Scientist in Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will conduct data analysis, annotate tobacco and related plant genomes, as well as handle pathway informatics related to the reduction of harm and areas of interest for tobacco adjacent technologies. The candidate will work closely with experimental scientists.
Specifically, you will:
- Develop and implement bioinformatics models and algorithms to support Systems Biology initiatives and the discovery of biological information.
- Implement state of the art approaches to bioinformatics data management and high throughput analysis for research and development projects to ensure they meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- Integrate the “omics” data and text mining information to create information-rich metabolic and gene networks
- Provide expertise in the development of bioinformatics data modeling standards and systems that can be implemented across research and development studies and projects
- Work with experimental scientists to implement web interfaces that will enable scientists to speed up the discovery of relevant gene targets and pathways in support of PMI R&D strategies
REQUIREMENTS:
- You hold a PhD degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics or related field with demonstrated one or more years of experience in Bioinformatics. Experience with multidisciplinary research is an asset.
- You have significant expertise with standard Bioinformatics applications (alignment, profiling, gene prediction etc.) and large biological databases (GenBank, UniProt, etc.)
- You are comfortable working in Linux/Unix environment. DBMS (Oracle/MySQL) or High Performance Cluster experience is an asset
- You have very good scripting skills in Perl/Python languages. Skills in R programming are a plus.
- You demonstrate ability to manage simultaneous projects and to interact well with others irrespective of function or level.
- You are scientifically creative, passionate for discovery and achievement oriented.
- Fluency in English is a must.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package as well as relocation allowance (where appropriate).
HOW TO APPLY:
If you match our profile and you are interested in joining this dynamic team of professionals in a highly business-led innovative working environment, please reply to our on-line recruitment site at: http://www.pmicareers.com/
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BACKGROUND:
Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion.
The mission of Trait Product Development (TPD) R&D is to accelerate innovation in crop traits. This department works in an information-rich environment and utilizes information for excellence in trait design, crop transformation, event characterization and trait introgression. This interdisciplinary group requires a colleague with demonstrated breadth and leadership to design, implement and support informatics and information management (IM) solutions for TPD. There are continuous opportunities for internal and external interactions or collaborations with scientists and computer specialists to successfully implement novel solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set strategy, establish priorities and implement IM solutions in TPD to improve productivity. Identify and sponsor IM initiatives at the department and R&D level.
- Utilize interdisciplinary teams and business knowledge to document and confirm data acquisition and IM requirements to support multi-site efforts in crop transformation, molecular and protein characterization of transgenic events. Oversee the development and implementation of informatics tools to enhance productivity and data quality.
- Champion the use of informatics and information handling tools to build capacity, efficiency and reduce errors in TPD work processes. Champion the use of informatics in Quality Management Processes. Represent TPD across departments.
- Leverage work processes in other R&D or corporate functions to integrate IT technologies into TDP workflows to improve productivity.
- Develop and maintain relationships within the R&D and Information Technology organization. Collaborate with IT managers in other R&D functions such as Discovery, Breeding and Regulatory Sciences, to develop common tools and platforms for data capture and data reporting.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology or a related field is preferred. Bachelors degrees with significant experience in the field will be considered.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams is highly desired.
- Experience in implementing institutional or industrial-scale data management or data handling solutions a plus.
- Experience with the management of biological data in an agricultural, pharmaceutical or bioprocessing fields is preferred.
- Outstanding communications and writing skills are essential for success.
LOCALE: Indianapolis, Indiana
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Dow AgroSciences offers:
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
- An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success
- Employee stock ownership — and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
- On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment
- Career experiences that can span different businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations
Dow AgroSciences is an equal opportunity employer offering excellent career opportunities, as well as competitive compensation and benefits package. We seek motivated individuals to join a growing team in Dow AgroSciences.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates must apply online at http://www.dowagro.com/careers
DEADLINE: 7/12/2009
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BACKGROUND:
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non-profit organization focused on developing earlier diagnostics and smarter treatments.
Translational genomics research employs innovative advances arising from the Human Genome Project and applying them to the development of diagnostics, prognostics and therapies for cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and other complex diseases.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
TGen’s DNA Sequencing Facility is looking for an experienced bioinformatics programmer to drive data production and analysis on the Life Technologies SOLiD next generation sequencing platform. The successful candidate must be comfortable working as part of a fast paced environment working with multiple PIs on institute critical projects. The main deliverables for the successful candidate are analysis of next-generation sequencing data and any novel tools required to undertake the analyses. The position is within a team of bioinformatics Faculty and programmers that are collaborating on TGen’s move into next-generation sequencing.
The successful applicant will be required to work independently and must be able to manage their time across multiple concurrent projects. The primary development languages are Perl, Java and C/C++ although expertise in other languages such as Javascript, PHP or R would be well regarded. The development environment is Unix. Special consideration will be given to applicants with prior experience in DNA sequencing or high-throughput laboratories.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors level degree in Computing, Bioinformatics or related field
- Bioinformatics experience
- Experience in at least 2 of Perl, Java, C/C++
- Unix / Linux / Mac OS X
- Relational database expertise including SQL and schema design
PREFERENCES:
- M.S. or Ph.D.
- R / S-plus
- Unit testing using JUnit and Test::Harness
- CVS or SVN version control software
- Strong statistics or mathematics
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for the job listed below, please go to http://careers.tgen.org/ and submit your resume for this position. Please take a moment to read about our employee benefits and learn more about TGen. If you have any questions about the company or how to post for a position, please contact tgenhr@tgen.org.
Please apply to all the jobs you are interested in. Only resumes submitted through the TGen career website will be considered.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and overseeing the Informatics and Information Technology (IIT) components of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison partnering with 6 additional institutions and national laboratories. The GLBRC is one of 3 Department of Energy centers to conduct fundamental, genomics-based research on microbial and plant systems required to realize the national need for low-cost biofuels.
Under the general direction of the Scientific Programs Manager, the Director of Informatics and Information Technology (IIT) is responsible for leading a team of over 15 professional staff in the development, implementation, and support of a Research Project based IIT infrastructure. This position provides oversight of the infrastructure in collaboration with faculty, research and operations staff.
Significant responsibilities include providing vision, leadership and problem solving skills in the development of a reliable LIMS system, computational data analysis, to handle the variety of data types generated by GLBRC research and database infrastructure that ensures data integrity, and the development of facile interfaces that meet the needs of researchers in GLBRC. This will require approaches to major problems in the implementation and development of the LIMS that do not have general principles to follow.
The individual requires extensive experience, resourcefulness and creativity to anticipate the Center's unique scientific LIMS requirements and come up with a viable solution. The LIMS system developed at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) will be utilized throughout the other Academic Institutions, Private Industry, National Laboratories and Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs) nationally.
Decisions surrounding the development, implementation and integration of the LIMS Software used by GLBRC as well as other IT and Informatics decisions made by this position will directly affect the Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs) at Oak Ridge and Berkeley in combination with JGI and DOE as well as the other partners and collaborators of GLBRC. The IT and Informatics decisions made by this position will directly affect outcomes of data services and have impact on all three BRCs.
Oversee the technology support of research and operational missions and promote communications, and collaboration among faculty and staff. Develop and lead the strategic and tactical planning to address center-wide issues. Direct day-to-day activities that focus on the highest-quality customer service.
Develop, review, test and certify all back-up disaster recovery procedures and plans to ensure security of all information systems, data, and equipment. Create center-wide policies and documentation regarding operations, computer use, data center facilities, and security monitoring and control. Responsible for the implementation of quality assurance procedures. Establish priorities for the development of new services or methodologies.
Ensure a positive and supportive work environment. Develop individual performance standards for employees and direct progress through regular performance feedback and evaluations. Forecast future staff and equipment needs and secure resources to assure that needs are met. Assess both technical and financial aspects of decisions to ensure feasibility and cost effectiveness. Hire exceptional IIT staff. Orient and train new IIT staff.
Develop an annual IIT budget in consideration with the mission, goals, and objectives for the Center based on annual needs analysis and feedback from the GLBRC Management Team. Monitor IIT expenditures to ensure compliance with available budget. Manage and oversee longrange and short term IIT needs, identification of needs, and purchase necessary equipment to ensure a progressive IIT unit.
The Director is an active member of the GLBRC Management Team, and will be expected to travel to as a representative of the team to meetings and conferences. This is a singular opportunity to play a key role in creating a keystone research center for the first great national challenge of the 21st century, sustainable energy independence.
For additional information regarding the GLBRC, visit our website: http://www.greatlakesbioenergy.org
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree and area of specialization: Masters or PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or computer science, with a strong biology background or PhD in Biochemistry, Genetics or related field, plus extensive experience in computational biology.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: 10+ years experience in scientific or biotech environment. The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated team player with strong understanding of biology and software engineering. Candidates should have solid experience building effective tools for scientists, especially in the area of data management. Evidence of outstanding performance in previous roles, demonstrated ability in delivering technology solutions in a dynamic environment while managing customer expectations and relationships are some of the qualifications of a successful candidate.
Outstanding managerial skills, problem-solving ability, prior working experience with modern programming languages (ideally including Oracle, JAVA, C++, Perl, Python, HTML, and XML), knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or other largescale computational data analysis systems, and experience or knowledge in Network Security, Video Conferencing Technology, Firewalls and Virtualization Technology. Ability to support and foster positive working relationships at any level.
Understanding of and experience with project management. Proven expertise to accurately estimate and adhere to budgets and schedules. Excellent written and oral presentation skills. A demonstrated ability to develop collaborative business relationship with national programs and institutions is required.
LOCALE: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Minimum $106,666 ANNUAL (12 months), Depending on Qualifications
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume and cover letter to pvl@glbrc.wisc.edu with "PVL #61339" in the subject line.
DEADLINE:
Application must be received by July 2, 2009 to ensure consideration.
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BACKGROUND:
The Buck Institute is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Buck Institute. Dr. Sean Mooney is an Associate Professor and Director of Bioinformatics. The Buck Institute is the only independent institute in the U.S. devoted solely to research on aging and age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and stroke. Our mission is to increase the healthspan, the healthy years of life. Awarded a federal grant to establish interdisciplinary research in a new field called Geroscience, Buck scientists work in a unique, collaborative environment that allows scientists to initiate studies quickly and respond to new opportunities in fields such as stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Our scientists represent a variety of complementary fields, including genetics, epigenetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioenergetics, age-associated disease; and technological disciplines such as genomics, proteomics, protein interaction networks and bio-informatics.
The Buck Institute, which was designed by world famous architect I.M. Pei, is located in Novato, California, 25 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Postdoctoral position is open in the laboratory of Dr. Sean Mooney with project(s) focusing on understanding the molecular effects of mutation, SNP and haplotype data. The position will include collaboration with multiple faculty and labs on specific projects. Preference will be given to applicants with training in bioinformatics, and a background in computer science and genetics or biochemistry. Applicants should possess the ability to initiate projects that align with the emphasis of the laboratory and computational biology core, and to effectively collaborate with multiple labs and principle investigators.
Key responsibilities:
- Receive training in specific area(s) to continue the development of personal technical knowledge and research expertise.
- Under guidance, design, plan and execute original research projects or major parts thereof.
- Develop ability to critically evaluate and analyze data.
- Maintain a careful record of Bioinformatics projects in e-docs, laptop or notebook.
- Publish and present data internally and externally.
- Assist other institute researchers in areas of personal expertise.
- Attend and participate in institutional programs, seminars and lectures.
- Progress towards an independent career.
- Encouraged to seek outside training support.
- Provide other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: PhD in Computer Science or Computational Biology/Bioinformatics
Experience: Training and experience in bioinformatics, with a background in computer science and genetics or biochemistry is preferred.
License/Certification: N/A
Specialized skills or other qualification necessary to perform: May vary among Laboratories/cores.
Physical requirements: Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance. Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
Potential job exposure: Work may require daily, weekly, or monthly exposure to the following:
- Drug substances, drug products, or research compounds
- Carcinogens or mutagens
- Developmental or reproductive toxicants or teratogens
- Ionizing radiation
- Potentially infectious materials
- Recombinant DNA
- Laboratory animals
- Human blood, body fluids, or tissue
- Video display terminal >4 hours/day
- Repetitive motion
- Microscope >4hours/day
- Wearing a respirator
- Lifting, pushing pulling over 25 pounds
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Additional job exposure lists for specific laboratories /positions are also completed at time of hire or change in position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please go to https://careers.buckinstitute.org and submit an application to the open posting. You may also go to http://www.buckinstitute.org and click onto Jobs.
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BACKGROUND:
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. (http://www.noble.org) is a no-profit research institute with a vision to influence agriculture by exploring and improving production agriculture techniques and advancing plant science through research and discovery. The Foundation is one of the world's leaders in interpretation of the Medicago genome and in bioenergy crops including switchgrass, alfalfa and tall fescue. The Foundation has recently approved an initiative to make substantial investments to enhance its scientific computing and bioinformatics infrastructure. As a major part of the initiative, the lately established Scientific Computing Department has three immediate openings, namely a Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Specialist, a Scientific Data Analyst & Programmer, and a Scientific System & Data Management Specialist.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Scientific Systems & Data Management Specialist, the successful candidate will report to the Director of the Scientific Computing Department. The candidate will work in a teamed environment to design and manage the Foundation's scientific computing infrastructure, and to assist researchers' management of their daily scientific data.
Principal responsibilities:
- Work with the Information System department to design, deploy and manage the institute's scientific computing infrastructure, particularly in the software aspect, such as virtual servers, database servers, scientific software packages and software development environments.
- Work with the Scientific System Administrator to deploy, customize and manage the institute's scientific data warehousing system. Immediate work will be to identify scientific researchers' data storage, management and sharing needs, develop strategies to satisfy such needs, and to evaluate and recommend commercial software system for this purpose.
- Identify, deploy and customize commercial and publically available software for compliance with community data standards and data quality control.
- Assist bioinformaticians and software developers in aspects of virtual servers and storage planning and allocation, database construction and administration, SQL query optimization etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, information science, bioinformatics or a closely related area. B.S. applicants with 5+ years of closely related experience will also be considered.
- Experience in large scale database and data management system applications and administration.
- Experience in SQL language and low-level MySQL, Microsoft SQL server and Oracle SQL server administration, e.g. managing databases and users, incremental backup and hot synchronization.
- Excellent communication skills and enjoy collaborative projects.
PREFERENCES:
- Ph.D. degree in computer science, computer engineering, information science, bioinformatics or a closely related area.
- Experience in UNIX/LINUX system administration and scripting.
- Knowledge in technical aspects of enterprise data warehousing, e.g. process automation, heterogeneous data integration, data indexing and information retrieval.
- A good understanding of biological community data standards, e.g. MIAME, MIAPE, MSI.
- A good understanding of biology basics, e.g. molecular biology, genetics, genomics and computational biology.
- A good understanding of knowledge discovery, knowledge management and knowledge sharing concepts and their implementations.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are requested to apply online by completing the application and submitting a resume, copy (s) of college transcripts, contact information for three references (excluding relatives), and a cover letter explaining interest in the position and career goals. If applicant does not have the ability to upload the additional documents they can be faxed to (580) 224-6240 (please include position number), but the application should be completed and submitted online. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is hired. Interested applicants should apply immediately.
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.
Human Resources Department
Position Number: PB-S123-525
P.O. Box 2180
Ardmore, OK 73402
Website: http://www.noble.org/
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of their race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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