Job ID: 5614
Job date: 2016-06-13
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Company : Harvard University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2016-06-13
End Date:
Company : Harvard University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly qualified software developer with familiarity with bioinformatics and a genuine interest in complex biological databases to participate in a genome database project at Harvard University, Cambridge. The successful candidate will collaborate in developing and maintaining database applications for public research use, and in developing analytical tools for the investigation of these datasets. FlyBase is one of the premier "model organism" databases, focusing on genomic and genetic data on the fruit fly, Drosophila (http://flybase.org/). The project involves an international collaboration with ~30 people distributed at several sites.
Basic Qualifications
A master's degree or equivalent in computer science or bioinformatics with a solid background in database programming, specifically in the context of scientific data. At least three years experience working with RDMS/SQL in a production setting. Experience with perl in a UNIX environment is essential.
Additional Qualifications
A working knowledge of java would be useful. Scientific background also desirable. The ideal candidate will have strong collaborative skills and an established background in bioinformatics database development using common open resources such as bioperl in the production of reusable software components suitable for open distribution.
Additional Information
All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
When applying for this position please submit your resume and cover letter in our preferred format as one combined document (resume followed by cover letter).
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We are looking for a highly qualified software developer with familiarity with bioinformatics and a genuine interest in complex biological databases to participate in a genome database project at Harvard University, Cambridge. The successful candidate will collaborate in developing and maintaining database applications for public research use, and in developing analytical tools for the investigation of these datasets. FlyBase is one of the premier "model organism" databases, focusing on genomic and genetic data on the fruit fly, Drosophila (http://flybase.org/). The project involves an international collaboration with ~30 people distributed at several sites.
Basic Qualifications
A master's degree or equivalent in computer science or bioinformatics with a solid background in database programming, specifically in the context of scientific data. At least three years experience working with RDMS/SQL in a production setting. Experience with perl in a UNIX environment is essential.
Additional Qualifications
A working knowledge of java would be useful. Scientific background also desirable. The ideal candidate will have strong collaborative skills and an established background in bioinformatics database development using common open resources such as bioperl in the production of reusable software components suitable for open distribution.
Additional Information
All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
When applying for this position please submit your resume and cover letter in our preferred format as one combined document (resume followed by cover letter).
Pre-Employment Screening
Identity
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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