BACKGROUND

The Bioinformatics Research Laboratory (BRL) (http://www.brl.bcm.tmc.edu) directed by Prof. Aleksandar Milosavljevic has an immediate opening for a highly motivated bioinformatics analyst in the area of genome informatics and epigenome informatics/ computational epigenomics. BRL functions as the Epigenomic Data Analysis and Coordination Center for the recently launched NIH Epigenomics Roadmap Initiative (http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/notd-na092908.php). The bioinformatician will participate in programming and data processing to support generation of reference epigenomes and in data analysis projects aimed at understanding biology of genomes and epigenomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the informatic component of the NIH Epigenomics Roadmap Initiative. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in multiple projects involving integration of high-volume data sets, design and implementation of data processing pipelines, and analyses of genomic and epigenomic data. Most data processing pipelines will be imlemented using a scripting language such as Ruby and Genboree Application Programming Interface (http://www.genboree.org).

REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must have experience in programming and high-throughput analysis of genomic data. Candidates at various levels of formal training, including BS, MS, and PhD levels are acceptable. Programming experience in a UNIX/Linux environment using programming languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby, and relational databases such as MySQL is required. Experience with object-oriented programming in Java and experience with internet programming (Apache, Tomcat, JavaScript) is desirable.

The candidate should have experience in high-throughput genomic analysis and be familiar with widely used genomic databases and software. In addition, the candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of working within a team of biologists and programmers.

TERMS

This is a permanent salaried position.

LOCALE

The Bioinformatics Research Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine in the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas USA.

COMPENSATION

Salary negotiable depending on experience. Full benefits through Baylor College of Medicine.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and cover letter via email to Elke Norwig-Eastaugh at elken[at]bcm.edu and apply for vacancy number 184591CA.

DEADLINE

No deadline - there are many positions open.