Bioinformatics Software Lead - Genome Database & Tools

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance

Retirement plans with university contributions

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a qualified individual for a position in bioinformatics software development to manage complex databases and collaborate on research projects. The successful candidate should possess extensive experience in scientific database production and coding. The role requires expertise in Perl or Python, particularly within a UNIX environment, and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.

This one-year term position includes competitive salary and a flexible work environment, making it ideal for those passionate about molecular biology and open-source software development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in bioinformatics or related field.
• Strong interest in managing complex biological data.
• Collaboration skills with model organism database community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applications/web development for complex bioinformatics projects.
• Maintain database applications for public research.
• Develop analytical tools to investigate molecular biology datasets.

Skills

Bioinformatics software development

Team performance

Data collection and processing

Programming in Perl or Python

Knowledge of RDMS/SQL

Education

Master's degree in molecular biology or bioinformatics

PhD preferred

Tools

UNIX environment

Java

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a qualified individual for a position in bioinformatics software development to manage complex databases and collaborate on research projects. The successful candidate should possess extensive experience in scientific database production and coding. The role requires expertise in Perl or Python, particularly within a UNIX environment, and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.

This one-year term position includes competitive salary and a flexible work environment, making it ideal for those passionate about molecular biology and open-source software development.