BACKGROUND

The UC Davis Genome Center is a campus-wide initiative integrating experimental and computational approaches to address key problems at the forefront of genomics. The Bioinformatics core provides expertise and infrastructure to carry out complex data sets acquisition, curation, distribution as well as to develop and perform computations, analyses and simulations addressing a wide variety of biological questions from genomics and systems biology. The services provided by the core is on a recharge basis to all campus researchers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of this position are to solve practical computation and data management problems raised from biological and medical research. Write customized software as well as use open source or commercial tools and databases to perform each task, and responsible for documenting the work and training users to utilize core resources for their research needs.

REQUIREMENTS

Extensive knowledge in biology, computer sciences, statistics or related fields demonstrated through education (a Masterâ??s degree or a B.S. degree with working experience) or equivalent experience. Knowledge and demonstrated skills working with popular bioinformatics tools and algorithms. Experience in relational database design and implementation. Experience in Website design and maintenance. Experience writing and debugging scientific application software in LAMPP environment (Linux, Apache, Mysql or postgreSQL, Perl/PHP/Python); working knowledge of Mac OS and Windows operating systems. Supplemental Requirements: Supplemental requirements that must be provided by the final filing date: Programmer/Computer Supplemental Form Required. Special Conditions of Employment: Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present. Non smoking work environment. Work occasional varied lunch hours. Work occasional overtime, evenings/nights, weekends and holidays as needed, usually on short notice to meet operational needs. Physical Requirements: Position requires lifting up to 25 lbs.

LOCALE

This position is located in: UC Davis Genome Center and is not represented by a union. Working hours: M-F, 8-5.

This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously.

COMPENSATION

$3,476.00 - $5,909.00/Mo.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process: Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, on the Internet http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp or UCDMC Personnel Office, TICON III, 2nd Floor, 2730 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, Ca. For additional information call (530) 752-7520 UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer TDD Line (530) 752-7140

DEADLINE

Final Filing Date 04-28-06