BACKGROUND

The NCBI Reference Sequence (RefSeq) project provides reference sequence standards that are used internationally for genome annotation. RefSeqs provide a stable reference for gene characterization, mutation analysis, expression studies, and polymorphism discovery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Here is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the RefSeq project. The RefSeq Curator uses his or her biological expertise to define RefSeq sequence standards and to contribute functional annotation to both the sequence record and the companion resource, Entrez Gene. RefSeq curators have opportunities to:
• Collaborate with other scientists to ensure the highest quality data content for RefSeq records and the Entrez Gene database
• Contribute toward an international collaborative effort to resolve sequence associations for gene families
• Interact with model organism databases and other organism-specific interest groups as new genome sequence data becomes available
• Evaluate and analyze sequence data to provide the most complete and accurate reference sequence to define coding and non-coding transcripts, protein products, and genomic regions
• Review literature and database resources to provide gene-specific information for display in Entrez Gene
• Uses state-of-the art computational tools and databases

This is an intellectually challenging, detail-oriented position and an excellent opportunity to use your biology expertise in a non-laboratory position. The RefSeq Curator works at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. For more information about the RefSeq project and Entrez Gene, please see:
• RefSeq: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/RefSeq/
• Entrez Gene: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=gene

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in biology, molecular biology, or related field
• Postdoctoral experience on a genomics project, while not required, is advantageous
• Extensive experience with sequence analysis
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A detail-oriented perspective
• Interest in contributing to the support of public database resources such as RefSeq and Entrez Gene
• Able to work as part of a team and to collaborate with other scientists

HOW TO APPLY

For consideration, please complete the RefSeq Questionnaire: http://www.computercraft-usa.com/RefSeq%20questionnaire.doc
and submit with cover letter, resume/CV, salary history, salary requirements, and U.S. employment eligibility to:

ComputerCraft Corporation
ATTN: HR, RefSeq Position
8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 720
McLean, VA 22102
Fax: (703) 288-4679
hr[at]computercraft-usa.com

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for this position and require a 40-hour week.

Computercraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer.