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The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. (http://www.noble.org) is a non-profit research institute with a vision to influence agriculture by exploring and improving production agriculture techniques and advancing plant science through research and discovery. The lately established Scientific Computing Department is seeking a Scientific Data Analyst & Programmer. the successful candidate will report to the Director of the Scientific Computing Department. The successful candidate will apply their scientific computing skills to biological problem solving, and to develop novel bioinformatics software and databases breast to various scientific projects. The candidate will also contribute to applied research in a teamed environment to enhance the Foundation's scientific computing infrastructure.
Position: Scientific Data Analyst & Programmer
Position ID: PB-S122-524 APPLY ONLINE VIA:
https://www.noble.org/Jobs/WebsiteEmployment/WebsiteEmploymentOpportunity.aspx?jobNumber=PB-S122-524 The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. (http://www.noble.org) is a non-profit research institute with a vision to influence agriculture by exploring and improving production agriculture techniques and advancing plant science through research and discovery. The Foundation is one of the world's leaders in interpretation of the Medicago genome and in bioenergy crops including switchgrass, alfalfa and tall fescue. The Foundation has recently approved an initiative to make substantial investments to enhance its scientific computing and bioinformatics infrastructure. As a major part of the initiative, the lately established Scientific Computing Department has three immediate openings, namely a Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Specialist, a Scientific Data Analyst & Programmer, and a Scientific System & Data Management Specialist. As a Scientific Data Analyst & Programmer, the successful candidate will report to the Director of the Scientific Computing Department. The successful candidate will apply their scientific computing skills to biological problem solving, and to develop novel bioinformatics software and databases breast to various scientific projects. The candidate will also contribute to applied research in a teamed environment to enhance the Foundation's scientific computing infrastructure. Principal Responsibilities:
1.Deploy, integrate and maintain publically available software and databases, and provide computational support of scientific projects.
2.Work in a team environment to design, implement and support novel software tools, web and database systems for scientific data analyses.
3.Assist with grant applications and manuscript writing by means of web server construction, custom program developments and high throughput data processing etc.
4.If time permits, conduct applied research and develop novel methods to enhance the institute's computational infrastructure. Minimum Qualifications:
1.M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, bioinformatics or a closely related area.
2.Experience in UNIX/LINUX programming and at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, PHP, Perl and JAVA.
3.2+ years of experience in scientific software and large scale database system design and implementation.
4.A good understanding of biology basics, e.g. molecular biology, genetics, genomics and computational biology. Preferred Qualifications:
1.Knowledge in computational algorithms such as clustering and classification, Bayesian models, graphics models, and kernel-based algorithms.
2.Knowledge and experience in low level algorithm implementation, such as data structures, ordered lists, trees and dynamical programming.
3.Knowledge and experience in web development using combination of techniques, e.g. DHTML, PHP, Java Script, SQL, AJAX and Ruby. Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online by completing the application and submitting a resume, copy (s) of college transcripts, contact information for three references (excluding relatives), and a cover letter explaining interest in the position and career goals. If applicant does not have the ability to upload the additional documents they can be faxed to (580) 224-6240 (please include position number), but the application should be completed and submitted online. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is hired. Interested applicants should apply immediately.
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.
Human Resources Department
Position Number: PB-S122-524
P.O. Box 2180
Ardmore, OK 73402
Website: http://www.noble.org/
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of their race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. APPLY ONLINE VIA:
https://www.noble.org/Jobs/WebsiteEmployment/WebsiteEmploymentOpportunity.aspx?jobNumber=PB-S122-524
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