BACKGROUND

Computercraft seeks a highly motivated individual to curate environmental sample sequences in GenBank and other related resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). These samples include sequences from more traditional site-directed environmental sample studies (rRNAs, and other loci) as well as more recent ‘metagenomics’ projects involving undirected whole-environment shotgun sequencing strategies.

The NCBI directed project aims to make these data more useful to the relevant research communities. The successful candidate will be in direct contact with all the current research and researchers in this field. Specifically, the individual will work with the external scientific groups that generate and study environmental sequence data, and with the various groups at the NCBI that are involved in the submission, classification and use of these sequences.

The successful candidate will work in the NCBI Taxonomy group and collaborate with experts in GenBank, Genomes, BLAST, and Probe database groups onsite at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. This is an opportunity for the right person to make a significant contribution to the scientific community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design a broad strategy to represent and manipulate environmental sequence data (site-specific and metagenomic).
• Curate the nomenclature and classification of environmental sequences in the NCBI Taxonomy Database.
• Assist in the development of submission tools, annotation guidelines, analysis and statistical software tools for environmental sequences.
• Develop resources at the NCBI and contacts with the research community to best support these efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in biology or related field
• Extensive experience with metagenome/environmental sample studies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position or learn about other Computercraft job opportunities, please visit the Careers section of our website: http://www.computercraft-usa.com

Computercraft offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including PPO health insurance with 100% company paid premiums, 401K program with matching, paid time off and holiday pay, life insurance, flexible spending and disability coverage. We offer an excellent work life balance with a standard 40 hour work week and the chance to work alongside accomplished scientists at NIH/NCBI.

Computercraft is an equal opportunity employer.