Job ID: 226733783
Job date: 2016-12-05
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Company : Indiana University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2016-12-05
End Date:
Company : Indiana University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
Working as a team member, supports genomics and other ‘omics research at Indiana University and for the national audience served by NSF -funded National Center for Genome Analysis Support ( NCGAS ). Independently consults with biologists and other life science researchers undertaking computational analyses of genomic, transcriptomic, metagenomic, or other ‘omics data sets. Initiates installation and configuration of analytical software packages; performs some programming and scripting to develop software; and assists with data management and transformations. Develops research workflows; and directs assistance in executing those analyses and workflows on IU’s High Performance Computing systems. Assists with customer requests and work queues, maintains task documentation, and makes programming changes necessary for upgrades, releases and customization. Required Qualifications REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree in a life science such as biology, microbiology, or biochemistry or in computer science with a specialty in bioinformatics and two years of professional technical experience in analyzing large biological data set. Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Experience with the following: Perl, Python, UNIX shell script, or similar scripting languages; and de novo and reference-based genomics analysis. Experience working with DNA sequence data and analyses for genome assembly, alignment, and annotation; and familiarity with next generation sequencing, Unix/Linux operating systems and one or more programming or scripting languages, and biological data management. An emphasis is put on using existing software (not software development) accepted by the research community. Therefore, broad familiarity with currently available software and ability to match applications to specific research needs, and monitoring of emergent applications. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including a customer service orientation and ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals; and willingness and ability to present at the national and international level. Proven ability to work well as part of a team including ability and willingness to work in a collaborative environment where knowledge, code, and effort are shared among colleagues including commitment to sharing knowledge through documentation, communication and collaboration. Demonstrated ability to cooperate and collaborate on projects/operations with other staff while maintaining a positive attitude toward project goals, and take ownership of issues and assigned tasks. Possess a high degree of self-initiative and commitment to expanding skills and expertise through a variety of methods, including self-study, working/mentoring with colleagues, and through internal and external training. Preferred Qualifications Experience in/with a DNA sequencing laboratory and familiarity with the current state of the art in ’omics-based life sciences research; experience answering actual biological experimental questions with ‘omic sequence sets, with genomic analysis; experience with batch operated clusters or other high performance computing platforms in a university environment.
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Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship residential, research-intensive campus of Indiana University. Its academic excellence is grounded in the humanities, arts and sciences, and a range of highly ranked professional programs. Founded in 1820, the campus serves more than 42,000 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in more than 300 disciplines. Widely recognized for its global and international programs, outstanding technology and historic limestone campus, IU Bloomington serves as a global gateway for students and faculty members pursuing issues of worldwide significance.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Working as a team member, supports genomics and other ‘omics research at Indiana University and for the national audience served by NSF -funded National Center for Genome Analysis Support ( NCGAS ). Independently consults with biologists and other life science researchers undertaking computational analyses of genomic, transcriptomic, metagenomic, or other ‘omics data sets. Initiates installation and configuration of analytical software packages; performs some programming and scripting to develop software; and assists with data management and transformations. Develops research workflows; and directs assistance in executing those analyses and workflows on IU’s High Performance Computing systems. Assists with customer requests and work queues, maintains task documentation, and makes programming changes necessary for upgrades, releases and customization. Required Qualifications REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree in a life science such as biology, microbiology, or biochemistry or in computer science with a specialty in bioinformatics and two years of professional technical experience in analyzing large biological data set. Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Experience with the following: Perl, Python, UNIX shell script, or similar scripting languages; and de novo and reference-based genomics analysis. Experience working with DNA sequence data and analyses for genome assembly, alignment, and annotation; and familiarity with next generation sequencing, Unix/Linux operating systems and one or more programming or scripting languages, and biological data management. An emphasis is put on using existing software (not software development) accepted by the research community. Therefore, broad familiarity with currently available software and ability to match applications to specific research needs, and monitoring of emergent applications. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including a customer service orientation and ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals; and willingness and ability to present at the national and international level. Proven ability to work well as part of a team including ability and willingness to work in a collaborative environment where knowledge, code, and effort are shared among colleagues including commitment to sharing knowledge through documentation, communication and collaboration. Demonstrated ability to cooperate and collaborate on projects/operations with other staff while maintaining a positive attitude toward project goals, and take ownership of issues and assigned tasks. Possess a high degree of self-initiative and commitment to expanding skills and expertise through a variety of methods, including self-study, working/mentoring with colleagues, and through internal and external training. Preferred Qualifications Experience in/with a DNA sequencing laboratory and familiarity with the current state of the art in ’omics-based life sciences research; experience answering actual biological experimental questions with ‘omic sequence sets, with genomic analysis; experience with batch operated clusters or other high performance computing platforms in a university environment.
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Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship residential, research-intensive campus of Indiana University. Its academic excellence is grounded in the humanities, arts and sciences, and a range of highly ranked professional programs. Founded in 1820, the campus serves more than 42,000 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in more than 300 disciplines. Widely recognized for its global and international programs, outstanding technology and historic limestone campus, IU Bloomington serves as a global gateway for students and faculty members pursuing issues of worldwide significance.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]