[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Lincoln Stein • December 7, 2009

    BACKGROUND

    Lincoln Stein of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), Suzanna Lewis of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Gos Micklem of the University of Cambridge are looking for two consultants to work on the modENCODE (http://www.modencode.org) project, whose aim is to discover and explore the genomes of C. elegans and D. melanogaster, using new scientific strategies and new technologies for discovery. Our role is to manage the Data Collection Center (DCC) for the entire modENCODE project, and these positions will place the successful applicant in a consortium of world-class international researchers.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    This individual will be a pivotal team member, responsible for interacting with several external research labs, as well as with internal software developers, to collect and collate experimental data of many different types. Several laboratories are carrying out a diverse range of large-scale, high-throughput, novel experiments. A background in biology will be needed to facilitate the collection of experimental details, and perform quality control of the resulting experimental data.

    REQUIREMENTS

    This person must be able to quickly learn new methodologies and laboratory techniques, including computational analysis methods, and be able to understand their strengths and limitations. In addition to a strong background in biology, the candidate must be knowledgeable in programming and/or software development. In such a liaison position the candidate must also possess verbal and written communication skills, particularly for understanding requirements from biologists, and to productively work in a collaborative environment.

    We seek:
    • M.S. or higher in Biology or Bioinformatics.
    • Ability to use Unix/Linux command line.
    • Some formal training in Computer Science, such as algorithms and data structures.
    • Familiarity with Perl/Ruby, and/or other programming languages
    • Very detail-oriented
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Strong people-skills

    PREFERENCES

    The ideal candidate will have experience with high-throughput biological techniques such as microarrays and/or second-generation sequencing technologies (i.e. Illumina), and analyzing the results of such experiments.

    Beneficial skills include:
    • Laboratory experience with either C. elegans or D. melanogaster
    • Familiarity with Object-Oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms related to sequence analysis
    • Familiarity with databases and SQL
    • Familiarity with Wiki development
    • Sysadmin abilities a plus

    TERMS

    Part-time or full-time contracts available. Contracts will expire at the end of April 2011.

    LOCALE

    Most likely you will work from home and will require local travel ~25% of the time. Ideally, you will be located in either the Pacific Northwest (such as Seattle, WA) or East Coast (such as New York, NY), and willing to spend an initial phase (~3-6 months) in Berkeley, CA, and week-long visits 2x per year.

    SALARY & COMPENSATION

    $60 - $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications. No fringe benefits are included.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please contact Suzanna Lewis (suzi[at]berkeleybop.org) or Lincoln Stein (lincoln.stein[at]gmail.com) with your CV and letter of interest.

    DEADLINE: January 15, 2010

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