BACKGROUND

Drexel University was founded in Philadelphia in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for women and men of all backgrounds. Now, as a comprehensive research university with over 26,000 students across its 15 colleges and schools, Drexel's strength in co-operative education, experiential learning, and translational research provides its students and faculty with excellent opportunities for career success. Known for innovation and dramatic growth, Drexel has earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report, appearing among its Top 100 National Universities for the past seven years and on its Best Colleges list for the past 11 years.

Job Overview:
Programmer desired with experience analyzing biological data, and communicating with biologist colleagues to develop new software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:
Dataset analysis includes next generation sequencing files/databases for de novo and reference genome assemblies, gene annotation, and genome analysis. The responsibilities include developing robust software to support and enable biologist's genetic questions and experiments on genetic sequencing. Will develop software algorithms and use knowledge of biological analysis to expedite academic research and address challenges of using the latest DNA sequencing technologies. Group work will be heavily focused on with collaboration between different subject matter experts providing different viewpoints. Database development and organization of massive biological datasets will be tactically critical in this position. Interface design to provide access to software is a key aspect; software is only as good as others ability to use it.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Background analyzing biological datasets, with a strong emphasis in genetics, and sequence analysis. To that end an advanced degree either in Bioinformatics, Genetics, or Biology, (or equivalent work experience in these fields) as well as having a strong background in programming. Knowledge of an object oriented programming language like Java/Ruby/Python. Must have experience in R, MATLAB or equivalent software for statistical analysis. Experience programming in a Unix environment, and the ability to use a scripting language such as Perl/Awk/Bash is highly desirable, as is the ability to use Ruby on Rails or Django to create web applications/interfaces. Ability to use SQL, or knowledge of equivalent programming libraries to access SQL databases is required. Excellent English oral and written communications required.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please apply online at: http://www.drexelmedjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=71959 or visit http://www.drexelmedjobs.com and search for Residency Manager. The requisition number 2512.

For more information about Drexel University College of Medicine, please visit http://www.drexelmed.edu.

POLICY

Supplementary Posting Information:
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