Microbial Genomes Curator @ Computercraft Corporation--Maryland (US)

Microbial Genomes Curator @ Computercraft Corporation--Maryland (US). Submitted by Computercraft Corporation; posted on Saturday, March 17, 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Computercraft seeks a microbiologist to work with a team of software developers and biologists on microbial genome analysis including pan-genome, protein clusters, phylogenetic tree and more. This is a technically challenging position requiring experience in genome sequencing and annotation. A background in comparative genome analysis such as alignments and tree building is a plus.

Our scientists work with genomic experts at the NIH's National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to create and enhance a suite of databases and tools available to researchers worldwide. Teamwork interaction and excellent organizational skills are essential for this detail-oriented position, as is scientific problem-solving with a results-oriented focus.

REQUIREMENTS:
* PhD in molecular biology, microbiology, or related field
* Experience in genome sequencing and annotation
* Familiarity with BLAST, genome browser, and genome assembly data
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational skills
* Strong interest in contributing to the development of public database resources

PREFERENCES:
Other Desirable Skills:
* Programming experience with LINUX/UNIX
* Scripting experience in PERL or related scripting languages

COMPENSATION:
Computercraft offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including PPO health insurance with 100% company paid premiums, 401K program with matching, paid time off and holiday pay, life insurance, flexible spending and disability coverage. We offer an excellent work life balance with a standard 40 hour work week and the chance to work alongside accomplished scientists at NIH/NCBI.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position or learn about other Computercraft job opportunities, please visit the Careers section of our website: http://www.computercraft-usa.com/

POLICY:
Computercraft is an equal opportunity employer.

Post Doctoral Fellow in Wellcome Trust DBT India Alliance project at NII, New Delhi

Applications are invited for the post of Post Doctoral Fellow for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below:

Post : Post Doctoral Fellow

• Consolidated fellowship : As per terms governed by the Wellcome trust DBT India Alliance and National Institute of Immunology (a Minimum of Rs. 40,000/- per month). 
• Project title : Exploring the role of a developmental regulator in inflammatory immune response under Wellcome Trust DBT India Alliance

Essential Qualification : a. Must hold a Ph.D Degree (not awarded before 2009), or must already have submitted their thesis towards obtaining a Ph.D degree from a reputed Institute.
b. Must have more than Five years of research Experience.
c.  Must have proven research expertise/skills in basic biochemistry, cell biology and Molecular Biology, Research Expertise in in vivo animal work is also preferred.
d. Must have one publication as first author, in international journal, preferably with impact factor above 2.5.
e. Must have basic theoretical knowledge in the area such as cell signalling, inflammation, Immunology.

• Job description/Experience : The Candidate is ready to explore alteration in the host cell signalling and transcription network in response to pathogenic perturbations. The Candidate should have sound technical skills in cell culture and biochemistry and should have working theoretical knowledge in cell signalling. The candidate must have a Ph.D Degree (or must have submitted his/her thesis towards obtaining a Ph.D degree) and more than 5 years of experience in research laboratories. 

Duration : 30.11.2015
PI : Dr. Soumen Basak | sobasak@nii.ac.in  

How to Apply :Interested candidates may apply directly, STRICTLY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT GIVEN ON WEBSITE through e-mail, to the Investigator of the project, clearly indicating the name of the project along with their complete C.V., e-mail id, fax numbers, telephone numbers. Short listed candidates will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and a Demand Draft of  Rs 100/- drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank payable at Delhi / New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII (SC / ST and PH candidates are exempted  subject to submission of documentary proof), at the time of interview.

Deadline : 28.03.12

http://202.54.226.233/announcement/AnnounceIndex_106.html

Freshers in BioChemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics as Research Associate at Bigene Technologies, TN

Bigene Technologies in Trichy requires fresher candidate for Research Associate in Bioinformatics

Post : Research Associate
No of Opening : One
Experience : 0 to 1 yrs
Job Desciption : The bioinformatics team is seeking an energetic, creative and detail oriented
research associate. The cart informatics and statistical tools to analyze the data. Ability to quickly grasp mathematical concepts an essential. The candidate will spend significant time interacting with life scientists in multiple disease areas.
Salary : INR 1,50,000 – 3,00,000 P.A
Education : M.Sc – Bio-Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics

Desirable :1. Candidate should have basic knowledge in computer programming
2. Good written and presentation skills required
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with superior and proven track record of technical. Must be able to work in team oriented environment and demonstrate attension to detail and record keeping.
Location : Trichy

Contact Details :Executive Name : Jaganathan M. P.
Contact Company : Bigene Technologies
Email Address : careers@bigenetech.com

Deadline : 27.03.12

Bioinformatics Bacterial Identification Tool

BIBI automates DNA sequence analysis for bacterial identification in
the clinical field. BIBI relies on the use of BLAST and CLUSTAL W
programs applied to different subsets of sequences extracted from
GenBank. These sequences are filtered and stored in a new database,
which is adapted to bacterial identification.

For further details refer :http://umr5558-sud-str1.univ-lyon1.fr/ lebibi/lebibi.cgi

Bioprocessing in Biotechnology – Short Term Training Course (STTC) at KCT, Coimbatore

The Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore, is organizing a DBT-sponsored short-term training course (STTC) for teachers involved in teaching life sciences and biotechnology for 14 days from 26 April to 9 May 2012.

The course consists of lectures by Guest Faculty from premier research institutions/universities followed by practical/hands-on training sessions in ratio of 30 : 70.

Candidates holding regular positions in private or govt-aided or govt colleges or university colleges or research institutions are eligible to apply. The application has to be sponsored by the Head of the colleges/institutions/universities. However, 25% of the teachers from govt-aided or govt colleges or university colleges will be paid TA as per institutional rules.

Applications may be sent to The Course Director stating:

1. Name and address for communication (e-mail id, mobile and phone numbers)
2. Educational qualifications and teaching/research experience
3. Present and future research interests (250 words)

Last date for receipt of filled-in application is 25 March 2012. Short-listed applicants will be intimated confirmation on 26 March 2012.

Course Director: Dr P. Ramalingam, Associate Professor, Dept of Biotechnology, KCT, Coimbatore 641 049; Mobile: 098659 23055; e-mail ID: gobiram@rediffmail.com

Open Industry positions for freshers

1. Post : Business Analyst in Pharmaceutical Research

Experience : 0 to 2 yrs

Job Desciption :a. Track the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical devices industry, especially therapeutic areas/modalities of interest to our regular clients
b. Understand project brief given by clients/project leaders, create analysis plan, data requirements, research approach, and prepare reports or executive presentations with key insights and recommendations
c. Report to project leader/consultant and assist in executing or execute the projects completely depending on complexity and scale
Education : M.Sc – Bio-Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science

Salary :INR 1,75,000 – 2,50,000 P.A. The CTC is exclusive of Performance Bonus

Desirable :a. High level of comfort with MS Excel, Power Point, ability to perform basic calculations (basic financial, statistical and data manipulation) understand sales and marketing performance metrics, basic data cleaning and organizing, ability to create meaningful charts/ visual representation to simplify complex analyses.
b. Web search, high level of familiarity with life sciences lexicon, regulatory framework for
pharmaceuticals and biotech
c. Attention to detail, accuracy, business relevance in analysis and report writing/executive
presentation skills

Location : Bangalore

Contact Details :Executive Name : Ravi Prakash
Stratycon Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
Address : 14th cross, 2nd block,
Jayanagar Bangalore,Karnataka,India 560011

2. Post : QA Chemist

Gland Pharma Ltd. is a leading Pharmaceutical Company approved by USFDA, involved in Manufacturing and marketing of Small Volume Parenterals, Pre-filled syringes and other Pharmaceutical Products

Experience : 2 to 5 yrs
Job Desciption :a. Should have basic knowledge in sterile injecatble manufacturing.
b. Should be aware of current GMP(CRF/TGA/MCCMHRA) requirements.
c. Good communication and dosumentation skills.
Education : M.Pharma, M.Sc – Bio-Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology
Desirable : Preference will be given to Sterile Injectable working area expereinced candidates.
Location : Hyderabad

Contact Details :Contact Company : Gland Pharma Ltd
Location : Hyderabad
Email Address : hr@glandpharma.com

Database Curator@EBI for InterPro database

(EMBL-EBI seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Scientific Database Curator to join the InterPro team at the The European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) located on the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK.

The post-holder will work as part of a small team maintaining and curating the InterPro database. Their responsibilities will include updating existing InterPro entries, integrating new predictive signatures and adding annotation such as concise, literature-referenced abstracts. Data in InterPro needs to be of a consistently high quality and so potential candidates should have a good attention to detail and a thorough attitude to their work. We believe that understanding our users' needs and providing for them is critically important, and so the curator may be required to attend conferences, workshops or training events in order to meet with users, hear their ideas and expectations, and teach them about InterPro.

The EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), provides cutting-edge research, services and training in the field of bioinformatics and is home to world-class resources such as UniProtKB and InterPro. InterPro generates and houses data predicting the functional classification of protein sequences and the presence of protein domains and sites. This information is widely used by genome sequencing projects and is disseminated to a large, global biological research community through web-based databases and software tools.

Requirements: 

The ideal applicant should hold at minimum a BSc. in a Biological Science, preferably with a strong background (e.g. 3 years post-graduate experience) in proteomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and/or a related field.

Past work must either include work in a laboratory or in a biological database environment. A good understanding of proteomics and protein evolution would be advantageous, as would a high standard of scientific writing, with experience writing specifically for the web. Familiarity with the use of software tools for nucleotide/amino acid sequence analysis would be an advantage. The role is part of a tightly-knit team, so an ability to communicate ideas and openly discuss potential approaches will be very important. However, applicants should also be able to take their own initiative and work autonomously.

The candidate may be required to describe their work to a wider audience, including end-users of the database, so good presentation skills and an ability to write training materials and teach are a necessity; some of their work may also be published in scientific journals.

No computer programming skills are necessary but a proficiency at using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn how to use new software tools are a must.

Contact Information: 

http://ig14.i-grasp.com//fe/tpl_embl01.asp?newms=jj&id=48329&aid=15470

About Our Organization: 

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.

Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.

Note that special visa requirements apply to employees from non EU countries working at EMBL-EBI in the UK. The period of work does not qualify for the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme.