The incumbent in this position plays a critical role in data annotation and curation for the Gene Ontology (GO) and Protein Ontology (PRO) programs at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor Maine, through diverse activities to gather, analyze, evaluate and integrate information and analysis results using biomedical ontologies. Activities include, but are not limited to, obtaining data via literature or electronic-based means, determining data object identity/uniqueness, judging information or analyses for appropriateness of incorporation into GO and PRO resources, and evaluating and applying biomedical ontologies. This individual must keep abreast of new scientific developments that are relevant to functional genomics, and should attend group meetings and seminars, as well as make poster present posters/platform sessions at conferences. Team participation in project development and software testing is expected, as well as collaborations with outside research groups and international bioinformatics communities. Assisting with training new curation staff, authoring project proposals, responsibility for writing/maintaining curational documentation are some of the additional roles that may be played by scientific curators.

Required:

• advanced knowledge in mouse as an experimental organism
• expert knowledge in specific data areas of biochemistry as well as functional and comparative genomics
• broad understanding of database principles, biomedical ontologies, and skills with computational analysis techniques and data interpretation
• exceptional communication and organizational skills

Experience/Education:

• requires a Doctoral degree in the Life Sciences, and
• a minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience.

The Mouse Genome Informatics (MGI) Group at The Jackson Laboratory has a full time opening for an Outreach Coordinator. MGI develops bioinformatics resources that provide comprehensive, high-quality, integrated information on the laboratory mouse to the worldwide biomedical research community. Applicants must be highly interactive, creative, and ready to participate in a team environment combining biology and software engineering.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our user community by responding to queries, providing tutorials, developing written and online documentation and promotional materials, organizing and presenting training sessions, and interacting with laboratories to facilitate electronic data submission. The applicant is expected to develop excellent familiarity with other online bioinformatics resources to aid biologists in searching for and analyzing data. Other activities include, but are not limited to, managing MGI's Diversity Action Program and participating in development and enhancements of MGI web interfaces.

The applicant should have excellent writing/communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, and the ability to collaborate and interface effectively with other laboratories and centers. Demonstrated people skills and good organizational abilities are a must. Knowledge of mammalian systems, and experience with genomics and molecular biology is highly desirable. Some skill with HTML and SQL would be a plus. M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences is required.

The Jackson Laboratory is one of the world's foremost centers for mammalian genetics research. Located in Bar Harbor, Maine, the lab is adjacent to Acadia National Park. Mountains, ocean, forests, lakes, and trails are all within walking distance. If you love high-tech challenges but you're looking for a more natural environment, this could be the opportunity you've been searching for.

Submit your resume and cover letter by e-mail (preferred method), fax, or mail to:

Human Resources
The Jackson Laboratory
610 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Fax: 207-288-6106
e-mail: jobs@jax.org