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Professional positions are available as Scientific Curators in the Mouse Genome Informatics programs at The Jackson Laboratory working with the Mouse Genome Database, the Mouse Tumor Biology Database, and the Knockout Mouse Project Database. Successful candidates will be primarily responsible for data acquisition and analysis, evaluating and annotating data to be incorporated into the databases, integrating information from disparate sources, and interacting with research laboratories and genome centers to facilitate data transfer. In addition, curators take part in database and interface design by contributing biological perspectives to new data content and display. Specific areas of preferred expertise are detailed below for available positions. Other desirable attributes include excellent writing / communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences required; exceptional individuals with M.S. degrees and extensive experience will be considered. A cover letter should be submitted with your resume.
Positions are currently open in the:
The Mouse Genome Informatics Group (MGI) at The Jackson Laboratory has openings for experienced software engineers. Our group develops biological databases and software tools used worldwide by scientists and medical researchers using the laboratory mouse to study genetics and human diseases. (http://www.informatics.jax.org)
Positions are currently open for:
The Mouse Tumor Biology Database Group at The Jackson Laboratory has a full-time opening for a scientific software engineer. This individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and expanding the Mouse Tumor Biology Database (http://tumor.informatics.jax.org) that is used worldwide by scientists and medical researchers studying mouse models of human cancer. Applicants must be energetic, imaginative, and ready to participate in a highly interdisciplinary environment combining biology and computer science. We seek a senior or experienced intermediate-level software engineer possessing experience and familiarity with Unix, CVS, full software development lifecycle, web and application servers, Java programming and related frameworks (Struts, JSP, Servlets, J2EE), and relational database experience (Sybase). The applicant should have good organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working in a team environment. B.S. in Computer Science required. Strong interest in biology preferred.
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.
Join us! Live on the coast of Maine and walk on the wild side.
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
Mouse Genome Database (MGD), Gene Expression Database (GXD), Mouse Tumor Biology (MTB), Gene Ontology (GO), MouseCyc |
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