A new informatics department in Baltimore invites applicants in a variety of areas, and at all levels.  — JMP

We have several new, innovative opportunities to join the Informatics department at the new Institute for Genome Sciences, a world class institute to support genomic, basic and translational research to improve human health at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine and beyond. We intend to accomplish this goal by leveraging the expertise of our domain experts, computational scientists, and engineers, a state-of-the-art computational facility, and our partnerships with other universities and organizations.

Primary responsibilities for these positions include the development of software and database tools for generation, display and analysis of genomic data.

 
BIOINFORMATICS SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Develop software and database tools for generation, display, and analysis of genomic data.  Four years of education, experience and/or training is required.  The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in biological or computer science, with at least 2 years experience in bioinformatics software.

 
BIOINFORMATICS ANALYST

Contribute to genomic sequencing projects and scientific analysis of the data generated by those projects by using variety of bioinformatics techniques and software applications. The selected candidate will generate, annotate, assemble, and analyze data in genomic sequencing exercises, and prepare for further annotation, research, or publication. Requirements for this position include a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Bioinformatics and 2 years’ experience in genomics laboratory setting, including use of relevant bioinformatics applications and experience manipulating large data sets.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

An exciting opportunity to join the information technology group and help setup a state-of-the-art computational facility. We intend to accomplish this goal by leveraging a state-of-the-art computational facility, and expertise of our domain experts, computational scientists, engineers, and our partnerships with other universities and organizations.  Primary responsibilities for this position include deployment and management of Windows, Linux, and Macintosh desktops and servers. The position requires at least 4 years of appropriate education, experience and/or training with networked centrally operated and supported computing systems.  Bachelor’s degree and/or coursework in Computer Science or Information Systems is desirable.  The preferred candidate will have at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience as systems administrator.

With six professional schools and a graduate school, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s first public university.  Using state-of-the-art technological support, UMB is one of America’s leading research universities, with grant and contract support exceeding $400 million in FY05.  In addition, UMB is one of the fastest growing biomedical research centers in the country.

UMB offers a stimulating and challenging work environment, competitive salaries, complete tuition remission, excellent medical benefits, a variety of savings/retirement plans, up to 25 days of annual leave and 14 holidays, community service opportunities, and an on-site athletic center.

To view a detailed job description and complete a profile for this position, please visit our website at www.hr.umaryland.edu/careers

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