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  • [Photo] Daniel Grande • October 3, 2006
    BIOINFORMATICS SPECIALIST

    The Norris Medical Library of the University of Southern California is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented individual to serve as a Bioinformatics Specialist. The Norris Medical Library, located on the University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus, adjoining the LAC+USC Healthcare Network, the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute, and the Institute for Genetic Medicine, is four miles from downtown Los Angeles and seven miles from the University Park Campus. The library contains 170,996 volumes and receives 1,444 current print journals and 2,114 current electronic journals. Users include medical, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy students, graduate students in the biomedical and biological sciences, 1,260 full-time faculty, and a large number of other health professionals. The library staff of 38.5 FTE includes 11.5 librarians. For additional information, see the library’s web site . USC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity in the workplace.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Develop and conduct a broad-based educational program related to the proper selection and use of bioinformatics resources and databases.
    • Provide consulting services and training for individuals, departments, and research teams regarding the effective application of bioinformatics tools for specific research problems or for assisting researchers in visualizing, analyzing, manipulating, and/or interpreting molecular data.
    • Maintain a current awareness of newly developed databases and resources and develop innovative approaches to disseminating this information.
    • Update and maintain a web site to promote and support the use of bioinformatics resources available and for keeping researchers aware of new developments in bioinformatics and biocomputing.
    REQUIREMENTS:
    Required: A Master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or an equivalent field with at least three years of relevant experience. Demonstrated initiative. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Extensive familiarity with genomic and proteomic databases, and 3D macromolecular structure data and other databases as well as with a variety of software tools for manipulation and analyses of these data. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    Preferred: Ph.D. Experience in classroom teaching and/or development of training materials. Familiarity with computer programming.

    SALARY/STATUS:
    Beginning salary between $60,000 to $75,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Appointment made on an annual basis.

    COMPENSATION:
    37-1/2 hour week; 22 days vacation; paid sick leave; disability plan; retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options); tuition assistance; paid medical, dental, and life insurance (http://www.usc.edu/benefits).

    DEADLINE:
    Until filled.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Send resume or direct inquiries to:

    Janet Nelson, Chair, Bioinformatics Search Committee
    Norris Medical Library
    University of Southern California
    2003 Zonal Avenue, Room 102
    Los Angeles, California 90089-9130
    Tel: (323) 442 1133, Fax: (323) 442-2937
    Email: janetnel[at]usc.edu

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