Job Description:
This position works with the bioinformatics team in the Department of Biomedical Informatics in the College of Medicine to create metabolic models for bacterial genomes. The position also assists with the development of computational methods for rapidly calculating the pan- and core-genomes of a species, based on K-mer analysis. Develops, evaluates, and implements innovative informatics systems to solve complex healthcare and biomedical research issues. Applies creativity in adopting proven technologies, platforms, and architectures to new problems. Takes direction in developing cutting edge technologies, platforms, and architectures. Tests, implements, and performs upgrades to keep applications running smoothly. Performs application maintenance and troubleshooting and provides custom report writing. Requires creativity, strong communication skills, collaboration with other levels of staff and faculty, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Additional Info:
Overview: UAMS’ Department of Biomedical Informatics is a vibrant research environment that uses computational methods to optimally use health information. The department hosts multiple NIH/NCI funded projects and provides biomedical informatics insights to the entire UAMS community. The expertise and research interests of DBMI faculty cover multiple key disciplines of Biomedical Informatics, including Imaging Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research Informatics, and Semantic Web technologies in the life sciences.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
This position works with the bioinformatics team in the Department of Biomedical Informatics in the College of Medicine to create metabolic models for bacterial genomes. The position also assists with the development of computational methods for rapidly calculating the pan- and core-genomes of a species, based on K-mer analysis. Develops, evaluates, and implements innovative informatics systems to solve complex healthcare and biomedical research issues. Applies creativity in adopting proven technologies, platforms, and architectures to new problems. Takes direction in developing cutting edge technologies, platforms, and architectures. Tests, implements, and performs upgrades to keep applications running smoothly. Performs application maintenance and troubleshooting and provides custom report writing. Requires creativity, strong communication skills, collaboration with other levels of staff and faculty, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:- Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, C#, Python.
- Experience with one or more web-based programming languages such as Perl or modern Java Script.
- Experience in one or more relational databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Sybase, Informix or PostgreSQL.
- Additional requirements include a working knowledge of .NET programming languages, t-SQL and MS SQL database management system, and the Linux software environment.
- Ability to read and write effectively.
- A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or another discipline (with software development background).
- Retirement: 5% retirement contribution from UAMS when an employee contributes at least 2%. Up to 10% matched contribution.
- Education: 50% discount for staff (undergraduate); 50% discount for spouse and dependents (undergraduate only) when they attend UAMS and 40% discount at any other campus.
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family.
- UAMS provides Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
- Leave Time: 11 paid holidays annually, 22.5 days of annual vacation leave, 12 days of sick leave.
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
- Merchant discounts
- Training and education opportunities.
- Stand: Occasionally
- Sit: Frequently
- Walk: Occasionally
- Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
- Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 10 lbs or less
- Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Frequently
- Talk: Frequently
- Hear: Frequently
- Taste or smell: Occasionally
- Read, concentrate, think analytically: Frequently
- Physical Environment: Inside Office Environment
- Noise Level: Moderate
- Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity
- Hazards: None
Requeriments :
Skills :
- JavaScript
- Lunix/Unix
- MySQL
- Programing in C
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in .NET
- Programming in C#
- Programming in PERL
- Software Design
- SQL
Areas :
Additional Info:
Overview: UAMS’ Department of Biomedical Informatics is a vibrant research environment that uses computational methods to optimally use health information. The department hosts multiple NIH/NCI funded projects and provides biomedical informatics insights to the entire UAMS community. The expertise and research interests of DBMI faculty cover multiple key disciplines of Biomedical Informatics, including Imaging Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research Informatics, and Semantic Web technologies in the life sciences.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]