Job ID: 146519
Job date: 2017-10-11
End Date:
Company : University of Pittsburgh Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-10-11
End Date:
Company : University of Pittsburgh Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The Computational Biologist/Web Developer will work with our current Database/Web developer and be responsible for the development, deployment, and support of all the MPS-DMET software components of the MPS-Db, including schema design, user interfaces, computational analysis and modeling software, connections to remote databases, and for supporting the timely import and dissemination of assay data and results. The incumbent must have a strong technical background with good teamwork and communication skills, be able to work closely with collaborators, and must be able to articulate plans, problems, and solutions to team members. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to develop robust processes and procedures for thorough hardware, software, and application testing. Knowledge and experience in machine learning, bioinformatics, and statistical analysis are required. Prior software development experience is required. Candidates should be familiar with the following items in the MPS-Db development stack: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Django/Python, PostgreSQL, NGINX, uWSGI, Linux/Unix The incumbent will work closely with other project members to implement and test a web application using Python, Javascript, and other tools as necessary, and to implement project algorithms. He/she will also be the primary individual responsible for maintaining the project code base, databases, and website. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to participate in performing evaluations that involve applying project algorithms to predict clinical outcomes based on test data. The Incumbent must demonstrate proficiency by means of code samples or detailed discussion of the implementations. A strong technical background along with good teamwork and communication skills are required so that that programmer can work closely with customers when necessary and can articulate plans, problems, and solutions clearly to team members. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to develop processes and procedures for thorough hardware, software and application testing requires attention to detail and precision. Education Required:Baccalaureate Minimum Related Experience Level Required: 2-3 years experience Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position: • BS in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Medical Informatics or a related field, or demonstrated experience in web application design and development with modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript), • Familiarity with popular APIs, frameworks, and technologies (e.g. jQuery, Django, AJAX). • Experience with Linux userspace tools including Bash scripting • Experience with Git version control • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary and national team
Additional Info:
The University of Pittsburgh’s Drug Discovery Institute (UPDDI) is developing and implementing a web-based Microphysiology database (MPS-Db) for the capture and analysis of data from various microphysiological organ models as part of the Tissue-Chip-Testing-Center program sponsored by NCATS. The requirements for the database include aggregation, analysis, and management of MPS data; integration of MPS data with human and animal exposure data; and the evaluation of MPS results with respect to a reference and clinical data. The MPS-Db was designed and developed to provide user access through the Internet and to access and retrieve relevant data from other Internet databases. We will be extending the MPS-Db to support the development of microphysiological disease models under the Disease Modeling and Efficacy Testing (MPS-DMET) program, also sponsored by NCATS. Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks may be required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Assignment Category: Regular, Full-Time Percent Effort: 100 Scheduled Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Campus: Pittsburgh University Benefits The University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for all full-time and part-time regular employees including: • Education benefits and a retirement plan with employer match • Group medical insurance, life insurance, and optional vision and dental insurance • Free transit service within Allegheny County for employees of the Oakland campus (Port Authority Transit) • Time off benefits including vacation, sick and personal time For more information regarding the University’s benefits package, please visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Computational Biologist/Web Developer will work with our current Database/Web developer and be responsible for the development, deployment, and support of all the MPS-DMET software components of the MPS-Db, including schema design, user interfaces, computational analysis and modeling software, connections to remote databases, and for supporting the timely import and dissemination of assay data and results. The incumbent must have a strong technical background with good teamwork and communication skills, be able to work closely with collaborators, and must be able to articulate plans, problems, and solutions to team members. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to develop robust processes and procedures for thorough hardware, software, and application testing. Knowledge and experience in machine learning, bioinformatics, and statistical analysis are required. Prior software development experience is required. Candidates should be familiar with the following items in the MPS-Db development stack: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Django/Python, PostgreSQL, NGINX, uWSGI, Linux/Unix The incumbent will work closely with other project members to implement and test a web application using Python, Javascript, and other tools as necessary, and to implement project algorithms. He/she will also be the primary individual responsible for maintaining the project code base, databases, and website. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to participate in performing evaluations that involve applying project algorithms to predict clinical outcomes based on test data. The Incumbent must demonstrate proficiency by means of code samples or detailed discussion of the implementations. A strong technical background along with good teamwork and communication skills are required so that that programmer can work closely with customers when necessary and can articulate plans, problems, and solutions clearly to team members. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to develop processes and procedures for thorough hardware, software and application testing requires attention to detail and precision. Education Required:Baccalaureate Minimum Related Experience Level Required: 2-3 years experience Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position: • BS in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Medical Informatics or a related field, or demonstrated experience in web application design and development with modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript), • Familiarity with popular APIs, frameworks, and technologies (e.g. jQuery, Django, AJAX). • Experience with Linux userspace tools including Bash scripting • Experience with Git version control • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary and national team
Requeriments :
Skills :
- AJAX
- Bioinformatics
- Django
- HTML
- JavaScript
- Lunix/Unix
- Machine Learning
- Modeling
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Software Design
- Statistics
- Version Control
Areas :
Additional Info:
The University of Pittsburgh’s Drug Discovery Institute (UPDDI) is developing and implementing a web-based Microphysiology database (MPS-Db) for the capture and analysis of data from various microphysiological organ models as part of the Tissue-Chip-Testing-Center program sponsored by NCATS. The requirements for the database include aggregation, analysis, and management of MPS data; integration of MPS data with human and animal exposure data; and the evaluation of MPS results with respect to a reference and clinical data. The MPS-Db was designed and developed to provide user access through the Internet and to access and retrieve relevant data from other Internet databases. We will be extending the MPS-Db to support the development of microphysiological disease models under the Disease Modeling and Efficacy Testing (MPS-DMET) program, also sponsored by NCATS. Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks may be required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Assignment Category: Regular, Full-Time Percent Effort: 100 Scheduled Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Campus: Pittsburgh University Benefits The University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for all full-time and part-time regular employees including: • Education benefits and a retirement plan with employer match • Group medical insurance, life insurance, and optional vision and dental insurance • Free transit service within Allegheny County for employees of the Oakland campus (Port Authority Transit) • Time off benefits including vacation, sick and personal time For more information regarding the University’s benefits package, please visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]