Two programmer/analyst positions are available immediately for
the Agricultural Genome Information Service (AGIS) project. This
project, an ongoing cooperative effort between the University of
Maryland and the USDA, provides genome data to scientists and
other users throughout the world. If hired, you will be working
in a state-of-the-art environment developing the next generation
of software for Internet access of our databases and other
information. Most of the development will be in Java and Perl 5
(and perhaps C) on Sun/Solaris and DEC Alpha systems. Experience
in these languages in a real-world situation is strongly
preferred and Unix experience is essential. Also, experience
with ACeDB or another object-oriented database package is a big
plus. Knowledge of molecular biology/genetics or experience with
scientific databases is desired as well. You must be able to
work cooperatively with group members. Creativity is strongly
encouraged. Excellent benefits. The formal announcement is
below.
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PROGRAMMER FOR AGRICULTURAL GENOME PROJECT
TITLE: Computer Programmer/Analyst (2 positions)
LOCATION: National Agricultural Library, Beltsville MD.
CATEGORY: One year contract position with possible
renewal.
SALARY: $35,000 minimum. Actual salary commensurate
with experience. (This position has a 40-hour
work week.)
RESPONSIBILITIES: Works under the supervision of the project
manager at the University of Maryland at
College Park (UMCP), to provide programming
services in support of the Agricultural
Genome Information Service, a cooperative
effort between UMCP and the U.S. Dept. of
Agriculture. This program is located at the
National Agricultural Library (NAL). Works
directly with the Manager of the Genome
Informatics Group to develop software for the
scientific community in USDA and cooperating
institutions. This is a one-year, renewable
contract position, under a cooperative
agreement between the NAL and UMCP.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Degree in information/computer
science from an accredited institution, or
its equivalent in experience.
EXPERIENCE: Required: Excellent knowledge of the Unix
operating system.
Preferred: Extensive experience with Perl 5
(extensive experience in another object-
oriented language will also be considered)
and C; real-world experience with Java;
knowledge of World Wide Web server operation
and configuration, and CGI program scripting;
background or college coursework in biology
or chemistry; greater than 3 years working
experience, but recent college graduate will
be considered.
BENEFITS: 22 working days annual leave; 11 paid
holidays; 15 days sick leave; other benefits
may be negotiable.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately.
APPLICATIONS: For full consideration submit resume and
names/addresses of 3 references to Dr. Paul
Bottino, H.J. Patterson Hall, Dept. of Plant
Biology, University of Maryland, College
Park, MD 20742-7011. Applications will be
accepted until September 11, 1996 or until
the positions are filled.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
