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RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

DESCRIPTION

The Bioinformatics Group within the Research Computing Division (RCD) at RTI International has an opening for a Bioinformatics Research Scientist to take a lead role in data management, database development, system development, software design and implementation, and business development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external clients.
• Identify bioinformatics business opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to proposals.
• Review contracts to identify and evaluate risks.
• Develop solutions to problems where established theories and techniques have not always been identified.
• Lead and/or participate on multiple projects.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of presentations and peer reviewed publications.
• Develop databases.
• Software design and implementation.
• Data integration.
• Computational biology projects

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral and/or experience in computational biology or bioinformatics research.
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated expertise in computer science, prefer expertise in Java.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate across disciplines.
• Experience with interdisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully compete for research funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply for this position at our website: http://www.rti.org/careers (job 11411)

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