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===== FlyBase Curator Position (UK) =====
 
  
We seek a biocurator to join the FlyBase group at the University of Cambridge, UK. If you are looking for a fulfilling, fly-related career away from the bench, and enjoy the challenge of organizing complex data clearly and concisely, then this is the job for you!
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'''Linux System Administrator (Indiana University site)'''
  
FlyBase biocurators identify genetic, genomic and functional data from scientific articles concerning the model organism Drosophila melanogaster and record these data in a systematic manner. We also develop and improve several ontologies - these are sets of defined terms, organized into logical hierarchies, which we use to describe phenotypes and other curated data. Additional activities of FlyBase curators include: developing strategies to improve data curation; helping to improve data display/querying on the website; and interacting with the research community through HelpMail, surveys and presentations/workshops at research conferences. Curators also have the opportunity to develop programming skills and contribute to FlyBase publications.
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The FlyBase group at Indiana University has a position available for a Research Associate specializing in System Administration.
  
For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/11724/
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The selected candidate will be responsible for working with the FlyBase web development group to create, maintain and extend all aspects of the public interface of FlyBase. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance. Responsibilities to include system administration of on-premise and cloud infrastructure (installing, configuring, monitoring, security, backups, optimizing, documenting, etc.), helping to design, implement, run, and maintain ETL pipelines, and working with the development team to improve or develop new solutions to meet project goals.
  
Closing date: 9th November 2016.
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BA or BS in Computer Science or a related field and 3+ years of Linux system administration experience required.
  
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Must be well organized, detail-oriented, strong interpersonal skills, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Must also have experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, Python, etc. Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Docker is a plus.
  
===== FlyBase Curator Position (USA) =====
 
  
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[https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8616 For details and to apply click here]
 
 
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
 
 
 
Molecular and Cellular Biology Department
 
 
 
 
 
 
Curator position available to contribute to the curation/annotation of literature and high-throughput data pertaining to the Drosophila genome, transcriptome and proteome. For more information and to apply, visit [https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=1226147&PartnerId=25240&SiteId=5341&type=mail&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5341&JobSiteInfo=1226147_5341&gqid=0 Curator Position]. Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 
 
 
 
===== FlyBase Developer Position =====
 
 
 
Indiana University, Bloomington
 
Department of Biology
 
 
 
Research Associate position available to perform web development work at FlyBase (http://flybase.org). BA or BS in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field required.  For info and to apply, visit https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/2560 or send cover letter detailing research interests & experience, C.V., transcript, & contact info for 2 references to Jeremy Bennett, 1001 E. 3rd St., Bloomington, IN 47405.  Start date of October 1. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
 

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Linux System Administrator (Indiana University site)

The FlyBase group at Indiana University has a position available for a Research Associate specializing in System Administration.

The selected candidate will be responsible for working with the FlyBase web development group to create, maintain and extend all aspects of the public interface of FlyBase. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance. Responsibilities to include system administration of on-premise and cloud infrastructure (installing, configuring, monitoring, security, backups, optimizing, documenting, etc.), helping to design, implement, run, and maintain ETL pipelines, and working with the development team to improve or develop new solutions to meet project goals.

BA or BS in Computer Science or a related field and 3+ years of Linux system administration experience required.

Must be well organized, detail-oriented, strong interpersonal skills, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Must also have experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, Python, etc. Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Docker is a plus.


For details and to apply click here