Maize Genomics Data Scientist

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A position within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Midwest Area, Corn Insect and Crop Genetics Research in Ames, IA, focuses on maize genetics and the MaizeGDB. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date, including specialized experience and/or education.

The Specialized Experience includes collaboration with laboratory and computational scientists to improve data warehousing for crop genetics research and providing

Qualifications

• Degree in genetics or basic biological sciences with at least 9 semester hours in genetics.
• Specialized experience includes collaborating with laboratory and computational scientists to develop improved data warehousing approaches for crop genetics research.
• Providing technical guidance to researchers on computational biology methods and data formatting standards.
• Conducting genomic studies to characterize genome structure and regulation.

Education

Ph.D. in Genetics/Genomics/Molecular Biology/Biology

Job description

A position within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Midwest Area, Corn Insect and Crop Genetics Research in Ames, IA, focuses on maize genetics and the MaizeGDB. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date, including specialized experience and/or education.

The Specialized Experience includes collaboration with laboratory and computational scientists to improve data warehousing for crop genetics research and providing