Application Programmer, Bioinformatics

Position: Application Programmer, Bioinformatics
Site: MaRS Centre, Toronto
Department: Informatics & Bio-computing
Reports To: Director, Bioinformatics Operations and Principal Investigator
Salary: Commensurate with level of experience
Hours: 35 Hrs/week
Status: Permanent Full Time

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking a full time web application programmer to support the International Cancer Genome Consortium Data Coordinator Centre (DCC) hosted at OICR. This project involves the management of large amounts of cancer re-sequencing and characterization data produced by multiple centres around the world. The web application programmer will participate in designing and implementing software for to meet the Consortium’s DCC requirements and in particular web-based graphical user interfaces, visualization and analysis tools.

The responsibilities include:

• Development and maintenance of the Consortium’s DCC software;
• Working within a Unix/Linux environment;
• Providing user support for ICGC DCC software deployers.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A degree in computer science is required;
• One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience;
• Experience in Java programming;
• Experience in web application development;
• Experience in relational databases;
• Unix/Linux environment;
• Previous experience in bioinformatics an asset.

OICR is an innovative new cancer research institute located in the MaRS Centre in the Discovery District in downtown Toronto. OICR is addressing significant challenges in cancer research with multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional teams. New discoveries to prevent, detect and treat cancer will be moved from the bench to practical applications in patients. The OICR team is growing quickly. We are innovative, dedicated professionals who bring expertise to each of our roles. We are looking for individuals interested in being part of a culture of excellence that will result in Ontario being recognized internationally as a leading jurisdiction for cancer research.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Research and Innovation.

For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca.

POSTED DATE: July 8, 2010
CLOSING DATE: August 9, 2010

Internal applicants may apply here.
http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/oicr/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber...

OICR has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. Candidates will be expected to provide their current employer as a reference.

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