From medicago at net.bio.net Wed Aug 16 15:49:49 2006 From: medicago at net.bio.net (medicago@net.bio.net) Date: Wed Aug 16 16:22:19 2006 Subject: [Medicago] Microarray Data Curator Position Available Message-ID: <2898.129.186.194.14.1155761389.squirrel@mail.eng.iastate.edu> PLEXdb Curator (http://www.plexdb.org/modules/PD_general/jobs.php) Postdoctoral Position Location: Ames, IA - Iowa State University Department: Virtual Reality Applications Center, Plant Pathology Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible Appointment Conditions: Term, 12 Months, Full Time, Appointment Ending 8/31/2007 Special Conditions: Renewal of appointment for up to three years contingent upon performance. Description: PLEXdb (www.plexdb.org) ? Plant and pathogen microarray database - is a collaborative project of Iowa State University and NSF to further develop on-line cyberinfrastructure for the analysis and interpretation of microarray data. The PLEXdb Curator will be responsible for working with PLEXdb users when they submit experiments, normalizing microarray data using R, importing and exporting data to/from GEO and ArrayExpress. The successful applicant will work closely with a small local team of database and web programmers and will interact with the international plant research community. The curator will work to develop new microarray analysis tools, check for conformation to MIAME standards and Plant Ontologies, administer the database, and manage communications with remote investigator groups so that all relevant biological information from experiments will be incorporated in the database. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in plant biology or bioinformatics Preferred Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with microarray data analysis and experiment design as well as familiarity with MIAME standards for microarray experiments. Some computational experience with bioinformatics programs and the R or SAS statistical packages. Salary/Wage: $34,000-40,000, commensurate with experience Application Deadline: To guarantee consideration, application must be received by August 31, 2006. Application Instructions: Send letter of application, resume, curriculum vitae, and names/phone numbers of references to Julie Dickerson, Associate Professor, Virtual Reality Applications Center, 2274 Howe Hall, Room 1620, Ames, IA 50011-2274, or electronically to julied@iastate.edu, please include PLEXdb in the subject line. Immigration Reform and Control Act verification will be a condition of employment. If hired, you must be able to present acceptable documents that provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. -- Julie Dickerson Associate Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA From medicago at net.bio.net Wed Aug 16 16:01:41 2006 From: medicago at net.bio.net (medicago@net.bio.net) Date: Wed Aug 16 16:22:19 2006 Subject: [Medicago] Bioinformatics Position Available at PLEXdb In-Reply-To: <2898.129.186.194.14.1155761389.squirrel@mail.eng.iastate.edu> References: <2898.129.186.194.14.1155761389.squirrel@mail.eng.iastate.edu> Message-ID: <2946.129.186.194.14.1155762101.squirrel@mail.eng.iastate.edu> We are seeking applicants to help refine PLEXdb, the Plant EXpression Database: PLEXdb Bioinformaticist (http://www.plexdb.org/modules/PD_general/jobs.php) Postdoctoral Position Location: Ames, IA - Iowa State University Department: Virtual Reality Applications Center, Plant Pathology Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible Appointment Conditions: Term, 12 Months, Full Time, Appointment Ending 8/31/2007 Special Conditions: Renewal of appointment for up to three years contingent upon performance. Description: PLEXdb (www.plexdb.org) ? Plant and pathogen microarray database - is a collaborative project of Iowa State University and NSF to further develop on-line cyberinfrastructure for the analysis and interpretation of microarray data. The PLEXdb Bioinformaticist will work with a small local team of database and web programmers and will be responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines for analyzing microarray data between experiments and across species and building cross-references to other information (e.g., GO annotation, sequence assemblies); development and maintenance of online tools for querying, analyzing, and cross-referencing data in and between experiments and microarrays; work with data curator to insure conformation to MIAME standards; communicate with remote investigator groups to ensure that all relevant biological information from experiments will appear as required or permitted fields in the database schema. Required Qualifications: M.S. or Ph.D. in bioinformatics or computer science; statistics coursework or experience; good written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with microarray data analysis systems and familiarity with MIAME standards for microarray experiments. Experience with MySQL, PHP, and at least one language similar to Python, Java, or C. Salary/Wage: $40,000-48,000, commensurate with experience Application Deadline: To guarantee consideration, application must be received by August 31, 2006. Application Instructions: Send letter of application, resume, curriculum vitae, and names/phone numbers of references to Julie Dickerson, Associate Professor, Virtual Reality Applications Center, 2274 Howe Hall, Room 1620, Ames, IA 50011-2274, or electronically to julied@iastate.edu, please include PLEXdb in the subject line. Immigration Reform and Control Act verification will be a condition of employment. If hired, you must be able to present acceptable documents that provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. -- Julie Dickerson Associate Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA