Biocurator position at Xenbase
Posted by Christina James-Zorn, on 25 April 2023
Job type: Biocurator, Analyst
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Closing Date: 31 August 2023
Biocurator position at Xenbase, the Xenopus Model Organism Knowledgebase
Xenbase (www.xenbase.org) is the Xenopus bioinformatics and genomics resource used by biomedical researchers worldwide and is funded by the NIH/NICHD. Xenopus is a major vertebrate model for studying genomics, cell and developmental biology and modeling human disease. Xenbase is seeking a Biocurator to join the Xenbase team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, in Cincinnati OH USA (PI: Dr. Aaron Zorn). This position offers an intellectually challenging job involving diverse curation tasks where you will also work with our software developers to develop new resources, improve data curation, and optimize website functionality. Biocurators interact with the research community at national/international conferences and workshops and collaborate with curation teams at other bioinformatic resources.
Job Description:
• Curate genomic and biological data from scientific literature including gene expression, genes, transgenic and mutant lines, experiments, reagents, anatomy, genotype, phenotype, GO-CAMs and models of human disease.
• Metadata curation of transcriptomic and epigenetic high-throughput datasets.
• Participate in genome annotation and gene nomenclature.
• Contribute to ontology development.
• Develop strategies to improve workflow, data curation, data display and website design.
• Help identify and implement efficiencies. Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Foster and maintain effective communications with the research community, other resources and institutions.
• Co-author reports and publications and give presentations at national and international meetings and workshops.
Qualifications:
• BSc + 2 years’ experience or MSc or PhD degree in zoology, embryology, cell or developmental biology or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management & record keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.
Preference will be given to an applicant with:
• Experience with genomics, developmental or cell biology research, particularly Xenopus.
• Experience with data wrangling and programming languages such Perl, Python or R.
• Experience working with ontologies, biocuration and/or biological knowledgebases.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application by August 31st, 2023, to aaron.zorn@cchmc.org
with the following information:
• A cover letter, including a statement of interest/purpose
• CV/Resume.
• Copy of your degree(s).
• List 3 references/referees whom we may contact (please include their postal address, email, and phone number).
Salary and Start Date:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start date is negotiable, but expected to be late-2023. Moving allowance is included.
The successful applicants will be employees of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and will undergo background checks, orientation and a 6-month probationary period. Employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination.
More information about working at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital-the #1 Children’s hospital in North America, and one of the USA’s top-rated employers- and living in Cincinnati, a mid-western city with great people, neighborhoods, dining, performing arts, parks and a low cost of living, can be found here: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/working/default/
Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience
Closing Date: 31 August 2023
Scientific fields: Development and disease, Early embryogenesis, Morphogenesis, Gene regulation, Neural development, Cell biology, Cell fate control and differentiation, Organogenesis
Model systems: Xenopus
Duration: Permanent
Minimum qualifications: BSc+ 2 years' work experience, MSc or PhD degree in biocuration and/or biomedical research
This position is still open- and we have extended deadline til 31st August 2023.
Xenbase team.