BACKGROUND

The successful candidate must evaluate and manage software development in line with project requirements; coordinate the large-scale datasets from the genotyping center, to data management, to data analysis, to data deposit; organize team resources; coordinate a group of interdisciplinary researchers; have experience working in a UNIX/Linux environment; have bioinformatics experience in the medical or other life sciences industries. This job will be filled as a level 3 or level 4, depending upon the successful candidate's education and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The lab of Dr. Marylyn Ritchie is looking for a Project Manager to serve as a point person in a number of large scale genomic studies and methodology development projects. The lab is developing algorithms and software packages encapsulating new statistical methods. This software will be experimental in nature and will require rigorous attention to detail and the ability to manage all phases of software development lifecycle. In addition, these software packages are being used in conjunction with several large-scale human genomic studies.

REQUIREMENTS

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

TERMS

This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

LOCALE

Penn State University located in State College Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION

Please include salary requirements in cover letter. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at http://www.psu.jobs. Be sure to reference job #A-34440 in your cover letter and resume or mail to The Pennsylvania State University, Employment and Compensation Division, Job #A-34440 Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750.

POLICY

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

DEADLINE

July 29, 2011