Job ID: 431248
Job date: 2017-05-31
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Company : Los Alamos National Laboratory Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-05-31
End Date:
Company : Los Alamos National Laboratory Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The Chain lab at Los Alamos National Laboratory Bioscience Division is looking for a highly motivated and multi-talented post-masters Bioinformatician or Software engineer. The candidate will work with a team of scientists working on novel bioinformatics solutions for next generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, with special emphasis on metagenomics. This applicant would become part of the Division’s Genome Programs, which include a core sequencing facility specializing in Illumina and PacBio technologies, and a bioinformatics group. The Genome Programs group is focused on adapting state-of-the-art methods and devising novel strategies and algorithms to better interpret genomic, metagenomic, and transcriptomic data. Our group is comprised of experimental and computational bioscientists working on projects that span a range of topics, including microbial ecology, genome evolution, host-microbe interactions (e.g. host-pathogen, fungal-bacterial symbioses, etc.), cancer biology, biosurveillance, pathogen diagnostics, algal genomics and bioenergy, and others. The position will initially explore novel methods in metagenomic and/or transcriptomic data analysis applied to one or more of these projects. Additional projects or topics of interest will also be explored. For more information about work from the Chain lab, please visit our github site: https://github.com/LANL-Bioinformatics.
Additional Info:
Notes to Applicants: In addition to applying on-line, candidates should submit by email their CV, a very brief letter of interest, as well as names and contact information for 3 references to Karen Davenport (kwdavenport@lanl.gov). Selected candidates will be contacted for telephone interviews beginning in April 2017. No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. Where You Will Work: Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Chain lab at Los Alamos National Laboratory Bioscience Division is looking for a highly motivated and multi-talented post-masters Bioinformatician or Software engineer. The candidate will work with a team of scientists working on novel bioinformatics solutions for next generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, with special emphasis on metagenomics. This applicant would become part of the Division’s Genome Programs, which include a core sequencing facility specializing in Illumina and PacBio technologies, and a bioinformatics group. The Genome Programs group is focused on adapting state-of-the-art methods and devising novel strategies and algorithms to better interpret genomic, metagenomic, and transcriptomic data. Our group is comprised of experimental and computational bioscientists working on projects that span a range of topics, including microbial ecology, genome evolution, host-microbe interactions (e.g. host-pathogen, fungal-bacterial symbioses, etc.), cancer biology, biosurveillance, pathogen diagnostics, algal genomics and bioenergy, and others. The position will initially explore novel methods in metagenomic and/or transcriptomic data analysis applied to one or more of these projects. Additional projects or topics of interest will also be explored. For more information about work from the Chain lab, please visit our github site: https://github.com/LANL-Bioinformatics.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements: -The candidate will work independently as well as part of a team -Proficient experience in one or more programming languages (e.g. C++, Python, Perl, Java, R) and one or more database management systems. -Experience working in a UNIX/Linux cluster environment and working with Illumina and/or PacBio sequencing data. -Record of excellent written and oral communication skills. -Experience with UX/UI design is a plus. Desired Skills: -Experience with laboratory practices -Biological experiment design -Software engineering skills is desired. Education: The post-master's category of the GRA program offers graduate students the opportunity to participate in the GRA program after receiving a master's degree. This category applies to those students who have been awarded a master's degree within the past 3 years but have not yet been accepted into another master's program or a Ph.D. program. Post-masters students may remain in this category for up to two years. • Students not interested in pursuing a Ph.D or a second master's degree are limited to a two-year appointment. • To remain in the GRA program after the two year maximum in the post master's category, students must be accepted and enrolled in another graduate program (master's or Ph.D).Requeriments :
Skills :
- Lunix/Unix
- Metagenomics
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Java
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Software Design
- Transcriptomics
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Additional Info:
Notes to Applicants: In addition to applying on-line, candidates should submit by email their CV, a very brief letter of interest, as well as names and contact information for 3 references to Karen Davenport (kwdavenport@lanl.gov). Selected candidates will be contacted for telephone interviews beginning in April 2017. No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. Where You Will Work: Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]