DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Annotate data involving human clinical genetics, the laboratory mouse as a model for human disease, as well as functional and comparative genomics.
• Participation in group meetings, software testing, project development, and support of collaborative efforts. Keeping abreast with scientific developments through conference, seminars, etc.
• Assist with training new curation staff, authoring project proposals, and responsibility for writing/maintaining curational documentation.
• Training will be provided in use of software specific to project that role supports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Broad understanding of database principles, bioinformatics, and computational analysis techniques and data interpretation
• PhD required
• Able to multi-task on a variety of assignments while remaining focused and professional. Needs to be flexible and adaptable in dealing with changing priorities and tasks.
• Ability to thrive and meet aggressive goals and timelines in a fast-paced high-volume, and ever-changing environment
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to exercise initiative, comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage details accurately
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in a high-profile environment requiring discretion, judgment, tact, diplomacy
• Candidates should have expert knowledge in at least one of the following fields: annotating data involving human clinical genetics, the laboratory mouse as a model for human disease, functional and comparative genomics.
• Enthusiasm for learning

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