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BACKGROUND

The Bioinformatics Programmer will join a growing team in the Center for Research Informatics (CRI) in the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) of the University of Chicago, working in the Bioinformatics Core. The candidate will work on both short- and long-term projects, assisting Researchers in various clinical research efforts as well as helping to build the BSD's overall infrastructure to support research informatics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Priorities and specifications will be determined by the Director, but the candidate will be expected to work independently, interact directly with Researchers as needed, and be able to work on multiple projects to meet deadlines. Numerous technologies are currently utilized and the candidate will participate in the selection and evaluation of new technologies to best suit the needs of the CRI. Tasks will include custom programming, data migration and validation, reporting from various information systems, creating new database schemas, evaluating and implementing open source software, and giving demonstrations of current projects. The group employs agile software development methodologies and the candidate should be comfortable working in such an environment.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree
Three years of relevant programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Perl, Python, PHP, C#/NET, Java, SQL, XML, C++
Experience in programming for parallel and distributed computing
Experience in Linux/Unix
Experience developing Web based and client/server applications
Experience developing, implementing, debugging, and maintaining applications
Experience with MSSQL, Oracle, or MySQL RDMS
Experience in managing big datasets

PREFERENCES

Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
Bioinformatics or biomedical expertise, or experience programming scientific applications

TERMS

Full time staff position

LOCALE

Chicago, IL

COMPENSATION

Depends on qualifications

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to the University of Chicago's career website here:
https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=215271

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