[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Lori Lawler • May 12, 2009

    BACKGROUND

    Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Dow AgroSciences Discovery R&D is looking for an experienced bioinformatician to work within the Information Technology and Management group. The successful candidate will interact closely with other bioinformatics personnel as well as with bench scientists in the design of experiments to answer relevant biological questions, to develop analytical strategies, to interpret the data generated and to define research approaches. The individual will also deliver analysis results to the teams in usable formats. The individual will contribute to bioinformatics process and database optimization and standardization, and work to define tool requirements.

    The successful candidate will provide leadership in key areas such as database development/integration, NextGen sequencing, network analysis and transcriptome and proteome assembly and annotation. They will work with and lead project teams to help them define their bioinformatics needs and then deliver on those needs. The candidate is expected to drive strategic growth within Dow AgroSciences R&D through the use of bioinformatics analysis to create novel agricultural biotech products.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Masters or Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science or a related field is required.
    • Minimum of five years of industrial experience is required.
    • Expertise in Perl programming (Java, C, C++ is a plus) and relational database (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres) design and access is required.
    • UNIX/Linux experience is required.
    • In depth knowledge of biological sequence databases and the ability to perform genome wide bioinformatic analysis is essential.
    • Expert knowledge of workflow management and analysis tools such as Pipeline Pilot/Spotfire and Matlab/R is expected.
    • Experience with Regulatory and/or Metabolic Networks is a plus.
    • Preference will be given to candidates with significant experience in 454/Illumina/Solid sequencing analysis.
    • Excellent communication skills and effective writing skills are necessary.
    • Demonstrated leadership skills are essential for success.
    LOCALE: Indianapolis, IN

    COMPENSATION

    Dow AgroSciences offers:
    • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
    • An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success
    • Employee stock ownership — and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
    • On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment
    • Career experiences that can span different businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth

    HOW TO APPLY

    Candidates must apply online at http://www.dowagro.com/carees (job number 802648) to be considered.

    DEADLINE: June 7, 2009

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