[Biojava-dev] [Bioperl-l] (OT) Come work in New Zealand - Job: Senior Bioinformatician at AgResearch

Tue Apr 1 08:31:57 UTC 2014

The BioJava linkedin page is also a good place for job postings. I took the
liberty of posting it there for you.

-Spencer

On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 11:36 AM, Peter Cock <p.j.a.cock at googlemail.com>wrote:

> Hi Russell,
>
> If you'd said in your email the group used a lot of Bio(Perl|Python|Java)
> I'd not have said anything. Without that context it did seem out of place
> though - sorry if I sounded too grumpy.
>
> On a more positive note, if you guys use a lot of Biopython too, do you
> want me to forward this to the biopython-dev list? I agree with Chris,
> targeted job adverts related to the project are a good thing (I got my
> first PostDoc via an advert on the Biopython mailing list).
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter
>
> On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 2:22 AM, Fields, Christopher J
> <cjfields at illinois.edu> wrote:
> > Peter,
> >
> > This hasn't been a problem on the BioPerl list in the past, in fact I
> find it
> > happens to be a great way to make sure one reaches the right audience.
> > We do in general request that the person wishing to post contact us
> > prior to actually posting, but Russell has been a longtime contributor
> > so I personally don't see it as a problem.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On Mar 26, 2014, at 7:26 PM, "Smithies, Russell" <
> Russell.Smithies at agresearch.co.nz> wrote:
> >>
> >> Yes, there is a high use of Bio(Perl|Python|Java) within our
> bioinformatics group, many of them lurk on these lists as well.
> >> I know when I've posted vacancies in the past I've generated a few
> genuine enquiries from people who've always dreamed of moving to NZ :-)
> >>
> >> --Russell
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Peter Cock [mailto:p.j.a.cock at googlemail.com]
> >> Sent: Thursday, 27 March 2014 12:08 p.m.
> >> To: Smithies, Russell
> >> Cc: bioperl-l List (bioperl-l at lists.open-bio.org);
> biojava-dev at lists.open-bio.org
> >> Subject: Re: [Biojava-dev] (OT) Come work in New Zealand - Job: Senior
> Bioinformatician at AgResearch
> >>
> >> Hello Russell,
> >>
> >> Is there a strong use of BioPerl or BioJava within the group?
> >> Otherwise sending it to these lists does seem a bit off topic...
> >>
> >> Peter
> >> (I do Biopython so wouldn't qualify for the post on that basis ;) )
> >>
> >>> On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 6:19 PM, Smithies, Russell <
> Russell.Smithies at agresearch.co.nz> wrote:
> >>> Hi everyone,
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I would like to bring the following position to your notice.  I would
> also appreciate if this could please be circulated to your wider network.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanx,
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --Russell
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----------------------------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Senior Bioinformatician
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> AgResearch Ltd. New Zealand
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> AgResearch is a Crown Research Institute with the purpose of enhancing
> the value, productivity and profitability of New Zealand's agricultural
> sector.  The Bioinformatics team supports scientific research in a range of
> areas to the benefit of the pastoral agricultural sector.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent training
> and expertise in Bioinformatics to join our team.  The successful candidate
> will be responsible for providing Bioinformatics consultancy to a range of
> science projects.  Main duties will involve analysing high
> throughput/high-dimensional 'omics data from mostly non-model organisms,
> this includes the design, development, implementation and testing of
> bioinformatics pipelines for Next-Gen Sequencing (NGS) data, assembly and
> expression analysis of NGS data and contribution towards interpreting the
> results.  Experience in working with Genotyping by Sequencing data would be
> advantageous. The ideal candidate will also have some experience or an
> interest in integrating multi-faceted 'omics data to understand underlying
> systems and biological networks.  This is a senior and permanent position.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The successful applicant will have a PhD or high level postgraduate
> qualification in Bioinformatics (or related field) with at least five years
> of related work experience.  A thorough knowledge of Unix, scripting
> language (Perl/Python or similar) and an understanding of biological
> databases along with various Bioinformatics tools is required.  This is a
> highly collaborative role, where the incumbent will be working alongside
> scientists on a regular basis thus requiring a good knowledge of Genetics
> and Molecular Biology.  Strong communication skills, with the ability to
> effectively articulate complex, technical information to the clients is
> highly desirable. Other requirements are good organisational abilities
> along with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The position will be based at our Grasslands campus in Palmerston
> North and will be part of the wider Bioinformatics and Statistics team.
>  Palmerston North, a university city, is 30 km from the coast, 2 hours from
> ski fields, and 2 hours from Wellington. The AgResearch Grasslands campus
> is situated in pleasant rural surroundings with easy access to the central
> city. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The position is available immediately and will be open until filled.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> For informal inquiries please contact Dr. Nauman Maqbool (
> nauman.maqbool at agresearch.co.nz<mailto:nauman.maqbool at agresearch.co.nz>).
> Applications including a CV highlighting relevant research experience, a
> cover letter and contact details of three referees should be submitted
> online at:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/S2um7/Senior-Bio
> >>> informatician-Grasslands,6109.html
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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