BACKGROUND: http://david.niaid.nih.gov

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Immunopathogenesis is seeking a highly motivated microarray data analyst with extensive experience in statistical analysis, data mining approaches, and the use of gene/protein functional annotation tools and programs. A strong background in molecular/cellular biology, immunology and/or virology is required. The individual will be required to work in a highly dynamic team environment in support of a diverse array of genomic studies in collaboration with laboratory and clinical investigators from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease at NIH. The successful candidate will interact closely with world-class bioinformatics analysts, molecular biologists, immunologists, statisticians and computer programmers. Please note that this is a data mining position rather than a bioinformatics programmer position.

REQUIREMENTS:MS/Ph.D. degree preferred. Expertise in a several of the following areas: microarray analysis for mRNA expression, mRNA splicing, CHIP-on-Chip, copy-number, and genotype; strong background in molecular/cellular biology, immunology and/or virology; working knowledge of Linux/UNIX/windows and bioinformatics tools (e.g. Partek, R/Bioconductor; BLAST, etc.);

PREFERENCES:Some computer programmer skills, e.g. perl.

TERMS:Full time and permanent

LOCALE:National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Frederick, Maryland

COMPENSATION: H1-B sponsorship; competitive salary comparable to US government scale; 401K match; health insurance; dental insurance; 100% tuition fee reimbursment; 100% professional training reimbursment; attending national and international meeting; flexible working hours; free parking; etc.

HOW TO APPLY

huangdawei[at]mail.nih.gov

DEADLINE

April 1st, 2008