RESPONSIBILITIES

J. Craig Venter Institute (“JCVI”), a dynamic non-profit scientific research organization is currently seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst within our Plant Genomics Department. The Bioinformatics Analyst will work on the curation and annotation of the M. truncatula genome sequence. Responsibilities will include design and maintenance of web pages providing access to Medicago genome sequence and annotation and associated data, including outreach to the users through a community annotation portal.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have hands-on research experience in plant genomics and demonstrated competence in bioinformatics including Perl, SQL, HTML and cgi-scripting.

Successful candidates will have at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the Biological Sciences, plus experience working with computers in the field of biological sciences and a familiarity with DNA sequence and annotation tools and practices. Candidates will also have a demonstrated competence in appropriate computer languages including Perl, SQL, HTML and cgi-scripting; web technologies including HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS; Graphics tools including Photoshop, Fireworks or similar; Operating Systems including UNIX and UNIX variants, Windows, and/or Macintosh; Relational Database including knowledge of Sybase and SQL. The Bioinformatics Analyst will have a solid knowledge of molecular biology as it relates to DNA sequences, sequencing technologies and genomics. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization and time management skills, ability to meet schedules, the ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team, and work independently is a must.

HOW TO APPLY

JCVI offers an excellent working environment and a competitive benefits package. For more info or to apply, visit our web site at http://www.jcvi.org. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V