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'''Genetic data curator'''
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== '''Biocurator/Ontologist (Cambridge UK site)''' ==
  
'''FlyBase, University of Cambridge UK'''
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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 (http://flybase.org/) seeks a full-time biocurator to join the existing group at the University of Cambridge, UK (http://www.gen.cam.ac.uk/research/flybase.html). 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!
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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.
  
The primary responsibility of the FlyBase-Cambridge site is to identify genetic data from scientific articles concerning Drosophila and to record these data in a systematic manner. The data we capture include all genetic objects (genes, alleles, transgenic constructs, etc.) plus associated information such as phenotypes, genetic interactions, gene product functions and models of human disease. Curated data are subsequently integrated into the FlyBase database and made freely available via our website.
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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.
  
Established staff also: research strategies to improve data curation; work with other FlyBase sites to improve data display/querying on the website; interact with our user community by answering HelpMail and giving presentations/workshops at research conferences; have the opportunity to develop programming skills; contribute to FlyBase publications.
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The work will include:
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* 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.
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* Curating image, connectomics and phenotype data into VFB and FlyBase
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* Curation of genotype information from the literature into FlyBase
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* Contributing to the design and functionality of Virtual Fly Brain and FlyBase
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* Presenting the work of VFB or FlyBase at conferences and in publications
  
See http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6924/ for more information and aplication details.
 
  
 
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For further details and to apply, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/16128/
 
 
 
 
'''Genome Database Curator'''
 
 
 
'''FlyBase, Harvard University'''
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
'''Basic Qualifications''': Ph.D. in molecular biology or genetics. Minimum three years experience with molecular genetics and Drosophila biology.
 
 
 
'''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).
 
 
 
'''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).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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]
 
 
 
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Revision as of 14:48, 15 December 2017

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/