RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with NHGRI research investigators performing a variety of large-scale genetic and genomic studies. These investigators employ cutting-edge technologies, such as next-generation sequencing methods, to advance our understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying human disease. The contributions of programmers within the Bioinformatics Core are often recognized by co-authorship on published scientific manuscripts.

REQUIREMENTS

Two years professional experience programming in Perl and CGI
Two years professional experience with relational database development
A solid, working knowledge of SQL and HTML
Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying applications on UNIX and Linux platforms
Familiarity with public bioinformatic and genomic databases and tools (e.g., Entrez, BLAST, the UCSC Genome Browser, Ensembl, and Phred/Phrap/Consed)
Must be well-organized and experienced with software documentation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and cooperative service-oriented attitude
Fluency in both written and spoken English

Highly qualified candidates will possess:

Previous experience providing programming support for bioinformatic or genomic projects
Experience with object-oriented programming
Experience with high-performance (parallel) computing
The ability to be self-motivated and work independently, with minimal supervision

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor�s or Master�s Degree in computer science, biology, bioinformatics, or a related field

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and able to pass a background investigation (Level 5).

HOW TO APPLY

This is a full-time employee position offered through Digicon Corporation. Digicon is a full-service information technology company that is recognized as a leading IT service provider known for providing long-term support to key Government agencies and commercial customers. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a Word- or PDF-formatted copy of your resume and salary expectations to Karen Mirolli at karen.mirolli[at]digiconasp.com. No relocation assistance is available.