From benliles at pytexas.net Thu Nov 15 18:18:32 2012 From: benliles at pytexas.net (Benjamin Liles) Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:18:32 -0600 Subject: [Texas] Python Job in Austin Message-ID: Christina Long from Luna Data Solutions is looking for a Python Developer in the Austin area. If you are interested, you can e-mail her at christina at lunadatasolutions.com. Benjamin Liles benliles at pytexas.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hale at bcm.edu Thu Nov 29 17:45:16 2012 From: hale at bcm.edu (Walker Hale IV) Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:45:16 -0600 Subject: [Texas] [JOB OPENING] Biological Informatics Programmer - Houston, TX Message-ID: I'm posting this job to the Texas Python mailing list, because most of the coding we do is in Python. Note that we DON'T require previous Python experience. -Walker Hale Job Title: Biological Informatics Programmer I Vacancy Number: 226824JC Department: HUMAN GENOME SEQUENCING CENTER - 99992271 Salary Range: $35,550 - $46,215 - $56,880 Job Description: Operates, modifies, and develops automated workflows for the publication of data and its associated metadata to national archives. Identifies problems and future requirements. Job Summary The Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center (BCM-HGSC) seeks enthusiastic individuals to manage Next-Gen data flow for publication including submission to national archives, as well as supporting automated workflows and new software tools in a rapidly evolving research environment. http://www.hgsc.bcm.tmc.edu/ This entry-level position in the Submissions Team seeks to prepare its members for future positions in bioinformatics. Therefore, an emphasis is placed on providing constructive feedback and opportunities to learn. Our team does not analyze sequence or assembly Next-Gen Sequencing data for its scientific content; we use automation to validate, format, and submit that data and its associated metadata to various external destinations such as the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). Essential Functions and Duties * Uses semi-automated workflows to validate, format, and submit Next-Gen sequence and assembly data along with its associated metadata. * Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and maintains programs for processing metadata relating to genome sequences. * Designs, maintains, and develops a system for tracking genomic data and related metadata for submission to national archives. * Researches, assesses, imports, configures, and customizes third-party software in order to achieve team goals. * Performs other job related duties as assigned. People working on the Submissions Team acquire the following skills and knowledge: * next generation sequence data formats * next generation sequencing process * software engineering practices * Python, BioPython, and related libraries * database design * database programming * public data resources like NCBI * experience with high-performance computing clusters * experience with heterogeneous computing environments * project management As one of three large-scale sequencing centers funded by the National Institutes of Health, BCM-HGSC provides a family-friendly work environment where people can contribute to the future of health outcomes. BCM-HGSC is located in the Texas Medical Center and provides an academic environment that balances work and personal life. Minimum Education * Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Biological Sciences. Minimum Job Experience * Required: No experience required. Preferred Experience * Preferred: Programming in a UNIX/LINUX environment. * Preferred: Familiarity with one or more scripting languages such as Groovy, Perl, Python, or Ruby. * Preferred: Familiarity with databases, either relational or non-relational. * Preferred: Exposure to computational biology, genome informatics, or biological laboratory processes. * Experience with any other programming languages or informatics systems will be considered a plus. To Apply for this Position Please apply directly to 226824JC at www.medschooljobs.org or search that site for "Biological Informatics Programmer I". Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. -- Walker Hale IV hale at bcm.edu, 713-798-8086 Director of Submissions Human Genome Sequencing Center Baylor College of Medicine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: