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  • [Photo] Philip Morris • April 12, 2010

    BACKGROUND

    Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world’s top 15 brands, including the number one cigarette brand worldwide. PMI has more than 77,000 employees and its products are sold in approximately 160 countries. In 2009, the company held an estimated 15.4% share of the total international cigarette market outside of the U.S., or 26.0% excluding the People’s Republic of China and the U.S. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see http://www.pmintl.com.

    Want to discover your potential? Come join our team!

    YOU are highly motivated and always committed to deliver the best quality. You encourage collaboration and enjoy working in a team. You are passionate individual who likes creative and international work environments.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The successful candidate will join the Computational Science & Bioinformatics (CS&B) team of Philip Morris Products S.A. in Neuchâtel, Switzerland and will play a major role in the analysis of large scale data sets from various post-genomic technologies and their applications in biomarker discovery. Using newly developed software tools the candidate will interrogate systems biology datasets to discover biological networks differentiating normal and diseased states. His/Her scientific background and ability to critically review biological facts will be essential to developing a coherent synthesis of the biology being modeled.

    Specifically, you will:
    • Be responsible for mapping disease progression onto biological pathways
    • Provide analysis of large scale array-based data (genomics, transcriptomics, protemics) to support the Computational Disease Biology team
    • Apply advanced technologies in the area of network biology and pathway mining
    • Have a strong interest in collaborating with experimental biologists and computational scientists to interrogate systems biology datasets to discover biological networks differentiating normal and diseased states
    • Have scientific writing and critical review skills essential for the production of concise, detailed project reports which represent a coherent synthesis of the biology of the experimental system

    REQUIREMENTS

    • PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, biological sciences or a related field
    • Previous experience in disease pathways and network biology as well as experience in inflammation and cancer biology
    • Broad expertise in computational biology with particular strength in –omics data analysis
    • Demonstrated ability to manage and interpret large biological data sets.
    • Fluency in English is a must
    • A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU citizenship is required for this position.

    SALARY & COMPENSATION

    You will be part of the PMI Research & Development Department, whose primary mission is to research and develop new products which may have the potential to reduce the risks of tobacco related diseases.

    You will benefit from our dynamic team of professionals, working in a multicultural environment.

    We offer an excellent salary and benefits package as well as relocation allowance (where appropriate).

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please apply online at: https://pmi.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=600048121

    ARTICLE: Job Code 600048121

    DEADLINE

    If you match our profile and you are interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, please reply online before the end of April.

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