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  • [Photo] Chris Sander • September 7, 2011

    BACKGROUND

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is the world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to prevention, patient care, research and education in cancer.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Design and develop complex data analysis systems in support of cancer genomics research projects at the Computational Biology Center. Join and work closely with an in-house development team and participate in several development and analysis projects. You will design, develop & deploy new & existing systems, work closely with researchers to obtain user requirements & propose software architecture, algorithms and project plans and perform in-depth evaluation of data and information to solve complex problems. Additionally, you will engage in document planning, design, and issue resolution and plan project requirements.

    Specific responsibilities include:
    • Design, develop and deploy new and existing systems, including system testing and response to user feedback.
    • Work as part of the software development and research team to meet or exceed development milestones.
    • Work closely with researchers to obtain user requirements and propose software architecture, algorithms and project plans.
    • Perform in-depth evaluation of data and information to solve complex problems. Proactively make technical recommendations to senior staff and manager. Engage in document planning, design, and issue resolution.
    • Plan project requirements and work with manager to allocate resources. Update project plans, proactively raise and recommend resolution of technical issues.
    • Ensure that designs meet performance and robustness requirements.
    • Engage in optimization and parallelization efforts.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of software development experience
    • Expert knowledge of Java, SQL, and HTML. Javascript and JQuery a plus
    • Knowledge of MySQL, Maven, Hibernate, Spring, and Subversion, are strong plusses
    • Demonstrated knowledge of relational database design and performance tuning a strong plus
    • Strong interest in contributing to biological research with clinical applications
    • Prior involvement or interest in bioinformatics or cancer genomics domain a plus
    • Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, effectively solve problems with numerous and complex variables, and be able to shift priorities flexibly
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Cover letter encouraged.

    COMPENSATION

    MSKCC offers an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please send application inquiries to: pathway-commons-jobs[at]cbio.mskcc.org.

    POLICY

    MSKCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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