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DIRECTOR OF BIOINFORMATICS
Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Proposed Starting Date: As soon as possible, after closing
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or in a field related to Life Sciences with experience in bioinformatics. Expertise is required in all aspects of bioinformatics processing of genomic, EST, and metagenomic DNA sequencing approaches including traditional Sanger, as well as new emerging sequencing technologies. This position also requires excellent communication skills, understanding of computer hardware and software, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities: The University of Illinois Carver Biotechnology Center is a core user facility that assists campus researchers in genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic experimentation. Responsibilities of this position are to direct the staff of the Bioinformatics Unit of the Carver Biotechnology Center, to manage and enhance the resources of the Center, and to guide projects initiated within the University and by external researchers. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and staff in bioinformatics processing of research projects. Director will actively work on and manage processing, assembly, and annotation of DNA sequencing, archiving data, maintenance of in-house developed software, data mining, and to carry out and advise on microarray data analysis. In addition, the Carver Biotechnology Center sponsors workshops in genomics and proteomics in which the Director of Bioinformatics will assist.
Type of Position: Full-time Academic Professional. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application: Submit cover letter, resume, academic transcript(s), and at least 3 letters of reference to:
Rhonda Lipking,
Administrative Secretary
Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center,
2613 Institute for Genomic Biology
1206 W. Gregory Drive,
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 333-1695, Email: lipking@uiuc.edu
For additional information: Dr. Mark Mikel, Associate Director, Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center; Phone: (217) 244-0144; Email: mmikel@uiuc.edu
Deadline: For full consideration, applications must be received by 5:00 pm, February 15, 2008.
The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
