BACKGROUND

Are you interested in biology and computer science? We are looking for motivated individuals to work on open-source biological pathway and network databases and visualization and analysis software. This is a good opportunity to learn about the emerging field of bioinformatics and to contribute to important research projects and the development of software applications that are currently in use by an international community of scientists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Working in a small bioinformatics team, the incumbent will provide software development and data management services for a web-based gene function prediction system targeted at biologist and computational biologist users. Candidates will be responsible for requirements gathering, design, implementation, operation and maintenance of data structures, graphical user interfaces, database driven websites, algorithms, reporting and technical documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be well versed (at least 2 years experience) in programming in Java using open-source programming libraries and databases including database driven websites, and graphical user interface (GUI) design in Java Swing, and other modern technologies. Good communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, thorough understanding of good software engineering practices, software architecture and experience with group software development are essential.

PREFERENCES

Biology background or interest desirable.

TERMS

Candidates must have legal status to work in Canada

LOCALE

This research project is situated in the newly built Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, a major international centre of excellence in genomics, proteomics and systems biology research, in the heart of the exciting cosmopolitan city of Toronto.

COMPENSATION

Initial contract is for one year with the expectation of renewal. Salary will reflect experience and will be comparable to industry standard.

HOW TO APPLY

Email resume, a short cover letter and details of three references to:
ccbr [dot] software [dot] jobs [at] gmail.com

We appreciate all interest in our positions but are only able to contact those short-listed for interviews.

DEADLINE

April 11th, 2008