Job ID: 40-26789
Job date: 2017-09-07
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Company : University of Pennsylvania Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-09-07
End Date:
Company : University of Pennsylvania Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
Li-San Wang’s Lab is hiring a Database Administrator to develop databases for managing high-throughput genetics and genomics data. The duties of the staff member include (1) manage and update the current genetics databases, (2) develop new databases for managing and sharing genome-wide association study and next-generation sequencing datasets on the cloud environment, (3) develop web-based user interfaces for accessing genetic data managed by NIAGADS and ADSP. Position is contingent on continued funding. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or other related fields and 1 year to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Skills and expertise with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and SQL programming required. Familiarity with R, Python, C/C++, and/or web service development (frontend/backend) on LAMP stack or other common architecture preferred. Skills and experience with cloud computing environment, NoSQL databases, and/or genomics/genetics data management preferred.
Additional Info:
University Overview: The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. School/Center Overview : The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/ Affirmative Action Statement : Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Li-San Wang’s Lab is hiring a Database Administrator to develop databases for managing high-throughput genetics and genomics data. The duties of the staff member include (1) manage and update the current genetics databases, (2) develop new databases for managing and sharing genome-wide association study and next-generation sequencing datasets on the cloud environment, (3) develop web-based user interfaces for accessing genetic data managed by NIAGADS and ADSP. Position is contingent on continued funding. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or other related fields and 1 year to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Skills and expertise with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and SQL programming required. Familiarity with R, Python, C/C++, and/or web service development (frontend/backend) on LAMP stack or other common architecture preferred. Skills and experience with cloud computing environment, NoSQL databases, and/or genomics/genetics data management preferred.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Cloud Computing
- Database design
- Genetics
- genomic
- MySQL
- Next Generation Sequencing
- NoSQL
- Programing in C
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in R
- SQL
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Additional Info:
University Overview: The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. School/Center Overview : The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/ Affirmative Action Statement : Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]