BACKGROUND:
The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) is one of three Department of Energy centers established to conduct fundamental, genomics-based research on microbial and plant systems required to realize the national need for low-cost biofuels. The GLBRC is housed at the University of Wisconsin with collaborators at Michigan State University and other universities and national labs.

As a member of a research team of faculty, staff, post docs, and graduate students, you will help organize, annotate and publish large, complex data sets from a wide variety of research disciplines. The focus of this position is to help develop and maintain a data catalog and a data warehouse of various research data generated at GLBRC. You will also help submit datasets to public data repositories such as NCBI and DOE Systems Biology Knowledge Base. In addition to data, you will also help publish novel scientific software developed at GLBRC. In helping manage this research/scientific data, you will have heavy interfacing with end-users who are Researchers, Scientists, or Software Developers.

This position requires the ability to work both in a team and independently and the ability to communicate and collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team. Willingness and ability to rapidly learn new skills, concepts, and technologies is essential. This position offers an opportunity to play an important 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.glbrc.org.

REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. or higher in a STEM discipline.

Demonstrated basic skills and 1-2 years of experience in scientific data handling and data processing script writing plus some knowledge of molecular biology; Being comfortable with using and learning new technologies (e.g., database technology, R scripting, XML editing); Although some training in these technologies will be provided, willingness to find solutions and do trouble shooting independently through searching the web is also needed. Demonstrated capacity to learn quickly, work independently, as well as work well within teams; Attention to detail and the skills to communicate effectively with scientists, software developers, IT and technical staff in person and in writing are extremely important.

Required Skills:

• Scripting programming (Perl/Python/R) experience to parse, manipulate and transform datasets from various file formats.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of NGS and other "omics" technologies and datatypes
• Multi-tasking and comfortable in working in a fast-paced environment

Additional Helpful Skills:

• NGS Data Analysis skills
• Database development (relational and noSQL)
• Software design, development and testing
• Web-based development understanding
• Technical writing experience
• Familiarity with public repositories of high-throughput biological data, such as various databases maintained by NCBI, EBI etc.

TERMS:
This is a renewable 100% appointment.

Anticipated begin date: FEBRUARY 07, 2017

LOCALE:
Wisconsin Energy Institute
1552 University Ave
Madison, WI 53726-4084

COMPENSATION:
$50,000 - $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months), depending on qualifications

HOW TO APPLY:
In order to apply, applications must be submitted online at: http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/494119/data-curator-analyst

In order to be considered for this position, please upload your resume, cover letter and references by the deadline.

Applications received by the deadline will receive full consideration. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions about the position can be directed to:
Emily Hickey
3146 Wisconsin Energy Institute
Email: ehickey2[at]wisc.edu
Phone: 608-890-2286

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

DEADLINE:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Application must be received by FEBRUARY 02, 2017

POLICY:
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

A period of evaluation will be required.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: http://www.oed.wisc.edu/478.htm

Please indicate in writing if you request that your identity be kept confidential. If you do not indicate your preference to remain confidential, the University may be required to disclose your identify and/or application materials. The identity of finalists and successful candidates will be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.