R sig jobs - Apr 2012 - Bioinformatics programmer at the University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania
Department of Microbiology
Laboratory of Dr. Frederic Bushman

Applications are invited for a computer programming position, focusing on
bioinformatic studies.  The programmer will be responsible for bioinformatics
software development and support of existing software. The programmer will
develop and implement web-based and report-based tools to process and analyze
high-throughput sequence data.

The candidate should hold a BS or MS in a scientific or engineering discipline
and have completed coursework in bioinformatics, biology, computer science, and
statistics.  Applicants should have experience in web-based programming, working
in a Unix/Linux environment, and any scripting language.  Additional experience
in multivariate statistical analysis, programming in R, database management, and
parallel computing would be helpful.

If possible, please provide examples of completed or published bioinformatics
applications.  The position is available immediately.  Salary commensurate with
experience.

For more information on the activities of the Bushman laboratory, see:
http://microb230.med.upenn.edu/

To apply, please send a CV and three references to Caitlin Greig at:
cgreig at mail.med.upenn.edu

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.