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iPlant Genotype to Phenotype Scientific Analyst

Database/Web Developer for Biodiversity/Ecological application

iPlant Genotype to Phenotype Scientific Analyst

The iPlant Collaborative is a cyberinfrastructure collaborative, working to address grand challenges identified by the plant sciences community. The iPlant Collaborative seeks to develop a comprehensive national cyberinfrastructure which will unite researchers in every plant biology discipline--from those working at the microscopic level, such as molecular biologists, cellular biologists and geneticists, to those working on the ecosystem and planetary level. iPlant works in partnership with computer scientists and engineers, information scientists, mathematicians and social scientists, in order to facilitate communication and collaboration across all of these disciplines to address questions of global importance and advance all of these fields.

The iPlant Genotype to Phenotype(iPG2P) project (http://ipg2p.iplantcollaborative.org) is seeking an engagement team analyst (ETA). The ETA serves as a liaison between scientific working groups, the iPlant software development team and iPlant leadership. This involves active discussion with the scientists, research into appropriate bioinformatics tools and supporting technologies, and the judicious application of technical judgment to convert working group conversation into practical design requirements.

The primary responsibilities of the iPG2P Engagement Team Analyst include:

Translation of working group discussions into formal software requirements
Attending working group meetings and leading technical discussions
Working with scientific collaborators to identify needs, articulate priorities, and develop workflows and narratives
Tool research and evaluation, prototype software development and testing
Managing and reporting onproject requirements, progress, and deliverables
Performing related duties as assigned by the iPG2P Scientific Lead and Project Manager
Being proactive in identifying opportunities and potential problems
Coordinating development across projects, facilitating integration and cross-communication

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D) in a life science discipline (biology, genetics, biochemistry, etc.). Candidates with a degree in another natural science, computer science, information technology or a related discipline will also be considered with a demonstrated track record of research experience in the life sciences;
2-3 years work experience conducting computational biology research and/or collaborative scientific software development (academic, government, or industry);
Interest in science and technology and ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies;
Excellent oral presentation and communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus
Advanced ability to work independently under established deadlines and as part of a team
Ability to travel as required to partner/collaborator institutions, relevant conferences, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A research background in genomics, genetics, physiology, or molecular biochemistry
Experience in projects involving advanced computing and information technologies used in life science research in academia, government laboratories, and/or industry
Competence in at least two of the following: Perl, Python, C, C++, R, UNIX Shell, Java
Proven ability to promote and support the use of high-performance computing, visualization, networking, and massive data storage systems to scientists to expand their research impact.

Outstanding University of Arizona benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;
UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! Please proceed to the University of Arizona Jobs website to apply (www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=200923). The University of Arizona is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Database/Web Developer for Biodiversity/Ecological application

The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS; http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu) at UC Santa Barbara, working in partnership with the iPlant Collaborative (http://www.iplantcollaborative.org) seeks a motivated, knowledgeable, and skilled Database/Web developer to help create web-enabled information resources informing the analysis of ecological and environmental data. The primary focus for this position involves constructing a database solution for the joint NCEAS/iPlant "BIEN" working group (PI Brian Enquist), to enable a "Botanical Information and Ecology Network" that consolidates and presents vegetation information about plant specimen and plot occurrences on a global basis, along with accompanying geospatial, taxonomic, and other ecologically-relevant information.

Principal duties include: design, development, deployment, and optimization of web-based scientific data management and analysis applications, using relational, object-oriented and XML-based technologies; creation of end-user documentation and training materials to assist scientists and technologists in the use and maintenance of said resources; and community outreach and training in these products. Position dependent upon grant funding. Current funding for one year with anticipation of continuation. The position will be located at NCEAS, in downtown Santa Barbara. Fingerprinting required. Salary range $4,538 - $6,350/mo, depending on experience. For primary consideration apply by 5/9/11, thereafter open until filled. AA/EOE. If interested, apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=185064.

If questions, please contact Mark Schildhauer (information below).

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Mark Schildhauer, Ph.D. 735 State St., Suite 300
Director of Computing, NCEAS Santa Barbara CA USA 93101
Email: schild@nceas.ucsb.edu Phone: 805-892-2509 FAX: 805-892-2510
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu