Research Scientist - Bioinformatics / Research - Trait Characterization & Development / DKC / Hyderabad-RES00791
Description
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is a leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics to farmers worldwide. The Trait Discovery Informatics team is seeking applications for a bioinformatician who can build and manage a team located at the DuPont Knowledge Center (DKC) facility in Hyderabad, India. This position will require several months of initial training at the Johnston, IA (US) campus prior to being permanently located at DKC. The DKC based team will lead in efforts to generate and integrate complex genetic and genomics annotations, and manage key software and computing resources, to support trait discovery research. The optimal candidate has a sound understanding of bioinformatics, eukaryotic genetics and genomics, and is familiar with biochemical networks and pathways, plant physiology, and agriculture. As a bioinformatician desirable skills include Unix, Oracle, SQL, and programming skills in at least three of the following: C++,Python, Perl, CGI, C# and .Net framework. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment of scientists and technicians across the global DuPont-Pioneer research organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills are needed to manage both these collaborations and reporting personnel.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will build and lead a team of plant bioinformatics technicians at the TDI-DKC unit. The primary duties of this TDI-DKC sub-team would be to generate annotations and load them into existing or future databases and software systems for use by the DuPont-Pioneer researchers. This annotation information could relate to any relevant aspect of genes, genome, and genetics and their relationship to pertinent information around leads, collaborations, patent, traits, biochemistry, pathways, networks, phenotypes and agricultural performance. The team would respond to requests from DuPont-Pioneer scientists, perform proper management and entry of annotations into these systems, whether they originate from public or private sources. Overtime the team would be empowered to proactively seek annotation and data gathering opportunities of interest to DuPont-Pioneer researchers. In addition, some of the team would also be involved with managing key bioinformatics resources, both applications and analysis pipelines, as by running and maintaining them and contributing to their improvement. The members of the team would have the responsibility of documenting work results in the form of DuPont electronic laboratory notebook entries, written reports and/or company presentations.
Competencies
Sound understanding of bioinformatics, eukaryotic genetics and genomics, familiarity with biochemical networks and pathways, plant physiology, and agriculture. Experience in Unix and SQL (Oracle) environments and proficiency in at least 3 programming languages such as C++, Python, Perl, CGI, C#/.NET. Excellent organizational, communication and teamwork skills.
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computer science, genetics, genomics, or related field or a Masters degree plus 3-5 years experience in bioinformatics, computer science, genetics, genomics, or related field.
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