[Biojava-l] New Zealand bioinformatician vacancy

[Smithies, Russell]

Hi all,

I hope you don't mind me posting an advert but we have an opening for a
bioinformatician.

So if you'd like to work in New Zealand, read on...

 

thanx,

Russell

Russell Smithies 
Bioinformatics Software Developer 
T +64 3 489 9085 
E  russell.smithies at agresearch.co.nz 

AgResearch Farming Food and Health. First 
Te Ahuwhenua, Te Kai me te Whai Ora. Tuatahi 

Invermay  Research Centre 
Puddle Alley, 
Mosgiel, 
New Zealand 
T  +64 3 489 3809   
F  +64 3 489 9174  
www.agresearch.co.nz 

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 Bioinformatician

AgResearch - Applied Biotechnologies

 

As part of AgResearch's company strategy we are continuing to grow our
business in the area of bioinformatics.  This capability is essential
for our science discovery.

 

In this position you will be part of a national team of 26
bioinformaticians, mathematical biologists and statisticians and be
based at our Grasslands campus at Palmerston North.  This is a permanent
position.

 

You will be an advocate for bioinformatics within AgResearch; you will
work collaboratively on projects and will provide bioinformatics
training and advice to science staff working in the biotechnology area.

 

We are seeking a person who has:

*               An excellent tertiary qualification in molecular biology
or genetics

*               Experience with the use of bioinformatics applications

*               Knowledge of life sciences databases and the internet

*               Well developed IT technical skills and web based
technologies

*               Experience in a training environment

*               Excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal skills

*               Familiarity with Perl, Java or Unix Scripting

 

If you possess the above skills, we would like to hear from you.

 

To find out more about this position please contact Peter Johnstone by
email peter.johnstone at agresearch.co.nz or alternatively phone +64 3 489
9081.

 

For a job description and to apply on line please go to
http://www.agresearch.co.nz/recruitment .  Vacancy No AGR494.  Please
provide contact details for 2 Referees with your application.

 

For general information on AgResearch please visit our website at
www.agresearch.co.nz <http://www.agresearch.co.nz/> 

 

Applications close 9th March 2007.

 

Linda Murray

Science Administrator

AgResearch Limited

Invermay Agricultural Centre

Private Bag 50034

Mosgiel, New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 489 9011

Email:  linda.murray at agresearch.co.nz 


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