BACKGROUND

Computercraft seeks a highly motivated genomic scientist with a background in sequence analysis and positional cloning. The successful candidate will use specialized databases, bioinformatics software, and literature review to curate genomic sequence records for human and vertebrate model organisms. The project database provides a stable reference for gene characterization, mutation analysis, expression studies, and polymorphism discovery.

The successful candidate will work onsite at the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and will be in direct contact with all the current research and researchers in this field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with other scientists to ensure the highest quality data content for NCBI databases
• Contribute toward an international collaborative effort to resolve sequence associations for genome assemblies
• 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

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in biology, molecular biology, or related field
• Extensive experience with sequence analysis, genomics, and positional cloning
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented perspective
• Interest in contributing to public database resources
• Ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate with other scientists

HOW TO APPLY

For consideration, please complete the Genome Curator Questionnaire and submit with cover letter, resume/CV, salary history, salary requirements, and U.S. employment eligibility to:
Computercraft
Attn: HR
8300 Greensboro Drive
Suite 720
McLean VA 22102
703.288.4679 fax
hr[at]computercraft-usa.com

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package with a 40-hour week.
An equal opportunity employer.