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UK-Cambridge: Bioinformatics Scientist

Date: 01-Mar-2011
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Bioinformatics Scientist

You will make use of existing software tools in internal projects and external research collaborations. As a clear communicator who is able to interact with scientists from a variety of backgrounds you are customer focused, team oriented and self-motivated and enjoy working in a highly collaborative and fast paced R&D environment.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to contribute to the development of applications for the analysis of genomic and transcriptomic data sets. Your responsibilities may include: • Development of sequence analysis software and applications • Bioinformatics input to DNA sequencing applications projects • Analysis of sequencing data • Benchmarking of software tools

We seek demonstrated accomplishment in some or all of the following skills: • Algorithm development • Sequence analysis • Proficiency in C++, Perl and/or Python, SQL, Linux/UNIX • Practical experience of open source bioinformatics tools • Good understanding of applied statistics • Critical problem solving and data analysis • Superior written and verbal communication skills

Education

• Masters in bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent

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