[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Lori Lawler • November 25, 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 seeking 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. He/she will work with and lead project teams to help them define their bioinformatics needs and deliver on those needs. The selected 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

    • Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or a related field is required.
    • Minimum of five years of relevant experience is required.
    • In depth knowledge of biological sequence databases and the ability to perform genome wide bioinformatic analysis is essential.
    • 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.
    • Expert knowledge of workflow management and analysis tools such as Pipeline Pilot/Spotfire and Matlab/R is expected.
    • Excellent communication skills and effective writing skills are expected.
    • Demonstrated leadership skills are essential for success.

    PREFERENCES

    • 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.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Candidates must apply online at http://www.dowagro.com/careers/ (job number 902035) to be considered.

    Dow AgroSciences is an equal opportunity employer offering excellent career opportunities, as well as competitive compensation and benefits package. We seek motivated individuals to join a growing team in Dow AgroSciences.

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