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===== FlyBase Curator Position =====
 
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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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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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For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/11724/
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Closing date: 9th November 2016.
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Revision as of 09:01, 10 October 2016

FlyBase Curator Position

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!

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.

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/11724/

Closing date: 9th November 2016.


FlyBase Curator Position

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 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.