DESCRIPTION

The responsibilities of the Analyst will be designing and directing bioinformatics,data handling and data mining projects for investigators; building distributed web-based data applications; developing database applications using an SQL-compliant database; working collaboratively on different projects with other bioinformaticists in the Cancer Center; coordinating individual projects with ongoing projects in the Cancer Center; and performing other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must be self motivated and should have significant and extensive project management skills, previous experience defining data exchange or data definition standards, demonstrated team building skills, ability to work with a "virtual community", strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. The following technical skills are expected: a working knowledge of a general purpose programming language such as C, Java, C++; extensive work with Perl and at least some familiarity with BioPerl; a thorough understanding of database application development using an SQL-compliant database such as Oracle; a clear understanding of the concepts involved in building distributed web-based database applications; and an interest in distributed data exchange and workload architectures such as web services. Candidates should demonstrate that they understand biological research and can develop applications to aid life science researchers. An MS in EE, CS or the life sciences with five years of significant, progressive experience in systems design, scientific software projects, or informatics. An advanced degree (e.g. PhD, MD) is preferred but not required. Experience in an academic computing environment would be helpful but not required. Experience in an academic biological research laboratory would also be helpful but is not required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume to nubioinfjobs[at]yahoo.com for immediate consideration.

For more information, please visit
http://webcomm.ur.northwestern.edu:8080/jobs/position?req=006825