Job date: 2016-07-12
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Company : US Environmental Protection Agency Country : Role : Research Scientist
Bioinformatics ScientistDurham, NCUS Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-42-2016-0004
EPA’s Office of Research Development and the National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT) are seeking an investigator-level bioinformatics scientist to conduct research into the development and application of bioinformatics approaches to analyze data from high-throughput transcriptomic studies and integrate the information with high-throughput biochemical and cell-based screening assays, and in vivo toxicity studies to assess the potential health effects associated with environmental chemicals. The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree (PhD or DSc) in bioinformatics, genomics, genetics, biology, computer science, or a related field, with a strong background in the analysis and interpretation of transcriptomic data.
EPA’s National Center for Computational Toxicology is located in Research Triangle Park, NC. The NCCT provides scientific leadership, understanding and tools related to the application of mathematical, computational, and statistical approaches to mine, model, and integrate data derived from new technologies in chemistry, biotechnology, and molecular biology. Part of NCCT’s mission is to enable regulatory and non-regulatory Agency programs to integrate data from the new technologies together with computational, mathematical, and statistical models for making efficient and economical chemical safety decisions. More information about NCCT is available at: http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-national-center-computational-toxicology-ncct.
Find out more about this position at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/444082400/ .
How to Apply: Send the following information: (a) a cover letter (1-2 pages), describing how your experience relates to the duties of this position; - (b) A statement of no more than four pages total that addresses the following criteria: 1) Scientific expertise: describe your achievements in the area of research applicable to this position, including awards or other recognition and invitations to present or speak; 2) Leadership: describe your experience leading a scientific research program; 3) Communications: describe your experience communicating scientific and technical information verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences; and 4) Networking and collaborating: describe your experience building and maintaining relationships and collaborating with other scientists or organizations; (c) curriculum vitae; (d) names and contact information of three references; (e) citizenship status; (f) compensation requirements and (g) how you heard about this vacancy. Please cite the announcement number RTP-ORD-42-2016-0004 in your application.
Applications can be mailed to the attention of Ms. Dorothy Carr, U.S. EPA, HRMD, MD-C639-02, RTP, NC 27711 or emailed to the listed address. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 12, 2016, in order to be considered. Electronic submission of application materials is strongly encouraged. Applications sent via email must be submitted in MS Word, portable document format (PDF), rich text format (RTF), or plain text. Use of other formats may invalidate your application.
For additional information, Ms. Carr also can be reached at (800) 433-9633, or (919) 541-4356. Technical questions pertaining to this vacancy may be addressed to Dr. Kevin M. Crofton at (919) 541-2672.
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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