Computer Scientist (Bioinformatics)

UNB’s Computer Science & Applied Statistics, Saint John, invites applications for the position of Computer Scientist. A Bioinformatics Scientist will join the Pan-Canadian C-BRASS project: (Canadian Bioinformatics Resources as Semantic Services) participating as a conduit for Computer Scientists to wrap existing bioinformatics resources (databases or algorithms) as Semantic Web Services. Along with resource providers and C-BRASS Computer Scientists the Bioinformatics Scientist will be responsible for translating service requirements and modeling the inputs, outputs and implicit relations between bioinformatic entities into conceptual models scripted in OWL. The incumbent will be supervised by the C-BRASS scientists and may provide assistance to students.  

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Bioinformatics and experience with computational biology services. Intimate knowledge of relevant W3C standards,Web Service and SemanticWeb, Service frameworks, RDF and OWL languages, and 1 year’s experience with the JENA / OWL-API. Demonstrated experience,with Semantic Web Services and Knowledge Engineering tools and principles. Ability to manage multiple priorities. The candidate will be self-directed, minimal day-to-day supervision. Good communicating (oral / written), problem-solving skills. Knowledge and experience with bioinformatic algorithms and databases. Evidence of critical thinking and scholarly work in the form of first author publications are expected. Knowledge of the Semantic Automated Discovery and Integration SADI Framework. http://sadiframework.org/content/

This full-time (36.25 hpw) term position is in the Administrative, Professional and Technical employment group.The salary is $39,901 to $51,873 per annum. This position is funded by external monies and dependent upon continued
funding.

Applications, including resume, for competition #093-10.11 should be submitted by January 11, 2011 by 4:30 pm to:  

Financial & Administrative Services
University of New Brunswick
P. O. Box 5050
Saint John, NB E2L 4L5
Fax: (506) 648-5714
Email: employsj@unbsj.ca

Please quote competition number 4242573-CB.

For further information please visit our website at:
www.unb.ca/postings

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the end of regular business hours on the closing date.