DESCRIPTION:
The laboratory of Professor Xiaole Shirley Liu invites applications for a full time Bioinformatics Software Engineer position at the Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at DFCI / HSPH. The research in the laboratory (http://liulab.dfci.harvard.edu) include: statistical modeling of transcription regulation (Johnson et al, PNAS 2006); ChIP-chip analysis on genome tiling microarrays (Carroll et al, Nat Gen 2006); genome-wide epigenetics and nucleosome occupancy (Oszolak et al, Nat Biotech 2006); transcription factor motif finding (Liu et al, Nat Biotech 2002); novel transcript mapping and genome copy number change detection on exon and genome tiling microarrays. Responsibilities of the job include: implement high throughput genomics database with web interface; develop full-fledged software tools to analyze genomics data; maintain lab computer cluster and webpage. The lab offers opportunity in computational biology training, and to participate in research and publications.

REQUIREMENTS

Ideal applicant should have:
A. BS/BA or MS/MA degree in CS or related field
B. strong computer science background (in order of importance): programming (python, Java, C/C++, R), database (mySQL), internet technology (Apache, CGI), Linux system administration
C. good communication and team-work skills
Prior bioinformatics training/experience is a plus. In addition, applicant must be able to visit Boston for potential interview without visa application.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, and name and contact of three references to xsliu (At) jimmy (Dot) harvard (Dot) edu with subject line “Bioinformatics analyst application�.