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Biocurator/Ontologist (Cambridge UK site)

We are seeking to recruit a biocurator/ontologist to contribute to two Drosophila databases: Virtual Fly Brain (VFB) and FlyBase. If you are looking for a fulfilling, fly-related career away from the bench, and enjoy the challenge of organizing complex data and presenting it clearly and concisely, then this is the job for you! We will train the new recruit in biocuration and editing of controlled vocabularies (ontologies).

Virtual Fly Brain is a resource that helps biologists make sense of the vast amount of data in this field by enabling scientists to map and visualize neuronal circuits, and find the experimental reagents to target them.

Virtual Fly Brain works closely with FlyBase, the primary community resource for Drosophila genetic, genomic and functional data. The main responsibility of the FlyBase-Cambridge site is to identify relevant data from scientific articles and to record and organize these data in a systematic manner.

The work will include:

Synthesising information from the literature to extend the representation of Drosophila anatomy and phenotypes in VFB and FlyBase, with a particular emphasis on neuro-anatomy and behavioural phenotypes.
Curating image, connectomics and phenotype data into VFB and FlyBase
Curation of genotype information from the literature into FlyBase
Contributing to the design and functionality of Virtual Fly Brain and FlyBase
Presenting the work of VFB or FlyBase at conferences and in publications

For further details and to apply, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/16128/

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-'''Genome Database Curator'''
+== '''Biocurator/Ontologist (Cambridge UK site)''' ==
-'''FlyBase, Harvard University'''
+We are seeking to recruit a biocurator/ontologist to contribute to two Drosophila databases: [http://virtualflybrain.org Virtual Fly Brain (VFB)] and [http://flybase.org/ FlyBase]. If you are looking for a fulfilling, fly-related career away from the bench, and enjoy the challenge of organizing complex data and presenting it clearly and concisely, then this is the job for you! We will train the new recruit in biocuration and editing of controlled vocabularies (ontologies).
-FlyBase seeks a full-time scientific curator/annotator to join our team at the Gelbart Lab in the Department for Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard. Curational responsibilities at the Harvard site include the scanning and abstracting of scientific literature on the molecular biology of Drosophila, annotation and analysis of Drosophila genome(s), coordination of the inclusion of high-throughput molecular data sets into FlyBase, and design of improved interfaces for providing molecular data to users. Curators work as a part of a team, interacting with biologists at other FlyBase sites, and coordinating with software engineers to develop and improve software. Curators also interface with the scientific community, assisting users on line and at research conference workshops. FlyBase is constantly evolving, seeking both to improve and to expand its role within the Drosophila and wider scientific communities. This position is grant-funded.
+Virtual Fly Brain is a resource that helps biologists make sense of the vast amount of data in this field by enabling scientists to map and visualize neuronal circuits, and find the experimental reagents to target them.
-'''Basic Qualifications''': Ph.D. in molecular biology or genetics. Minimum three years experience with molecular genetics and Drosophila biology.
+Virtual Fly Brain works closely with FlyBase, the primary community resource for Drosophila genetic, genomic and functional data. The main responsibility of the FlyBase-Cambridge site is to identify relevant data from scientific articles and to record and organize these data in a systematic manner.
-'''Additional Qualifications''': Extensive Drosophilia research experience. Excellent communication skills in the English language, both written and oral. Enthusiasm, expertise and ideas concerning emerging directions in Drosophila biology and genomic/proteomic analysis. Familiarity with managing databases or spreadsheets and standardized formats (for example, GFF3, FASTA).
+The work will include:
+* Synthesising information from the literature to extend the representation of Drosophila anatomy and phenotypes in VFB and FlyBase, with a particular emphasis on neuro-anatomy and behavioural phenotypes.
+* Curating image, connectomics and phenotype data into VFB and FlyBase
+* Curation of genotype information from the literature into FlyBase
+* Contributing to the design and functionality of Virtual Fly Brain and FlyBase
+* Presenting the work of VFB or FlyBase at conferences and in publications
-'''To Apply''': Apply for this position at ASPIRE, the Harvard Recruitment Management System: https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=34261BR
-In addition, please contact William Gelbart (gelbart<at>morgan.harvard.edu), and include a CV, a description of research experience and names of three references. Please cc your communication to senior curator Lynn Crosby (crosby<at>morgan.harvard.edu) and to the project administrative assistant, Carol Sutherland (casuther<at>fas.harvard.edu).
+For further details and to apply, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/16128/
-'''Drosophila Literature Analyst (part-time)'''
-'''FlyBase, University of Cambridge, UK'''
-FlyBase seeks a part-time (50-75%) literature analyst to join our group at the University of Cambridge, UK (www.gen.cam.ac.uk/research/flybase.html). This is an office-based post away from the bench, assisting fruit fly (Drosophila) research by contributing to the FlyBase database of genetic and genomic data.
-The primary aim of FlyBase-Cambridge is to identify biological data from scientific articles concerning Drosophila and to record these data in a systematic manner. Curated data are subsequently integrated into the FlyBase database and website to aid the international research community. The successful applicant will contribute to this effort in one or more ways, depending on their expertise. Possible roles include: rapid reading of Drosophila review articles to record genes mentioned therein; recording information about Drosophila models of human disease; focused analysis and annotation of sets of related genes: or contributing to revisions of existing data in the database.
-Essential skills/experience include:
-* a biological sciences degree
-* research experience using Drosophila
-* strong organizational skills and the ability to work with attention to detail
-* good communication skills
-* excellent English
-* strong self-motivation as well as the ability to work in a team
-Useful skills/experience include:
-* familiarity with databases
-* programming
-* annotation/curation experience
-Please see full advert here:
-http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6158/
-Note: This page is for FlyBase positions only. If you would like to post a job opening, please use the [http://flybase.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=8 Job Postings] section withing our [http://flybase.org/forums/ FlyBase Forum]
-[[Category:DONE]]

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