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Job Opening: Web-based Database Applications Specialist for GeneCards

A position is available with Prof. Doron Lancet, of the Department of Molecular Genetics, at The Weizmann Institute of Science, in Israel. Professor Lancet is Ralph D. and Lois Silver Professor of Neurogenomics and head of the Crown Human Genome Center .

Join our highly-motivated team of scientists and engineers and enjoy an academic environment, international collaborations, and commercial opportunities.

The position is for an exceptional software engineer to design and develop the next generation of the popular GeneCards database of human genes.

Responsibilities

Taking ownership for data modeling and data optimization
design, implement and deliver the next generation of GeneCards
design db stress test scenarios and assist QA team in assuring best quality
document specifications and interfaces

Required Background

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (or Developers degree from Mamram School of Computers, or equivalent).

At least 3 years of strong experience in Object Oriented Design and Databases

Expertise in web application development, technologies and languages essential

MySQL, Apache, XML, PHP, ORM and OLAP knowledge highly desirable

A good understanding of molecular biology and/or genetics considered a plus

Good English skills

Strong communication skills

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to:

Marilyn Safran
Bioinformatics and Biological Computing Unit
Department of Biological Services
The Weizmann Institute of Science
Rehovot 76100, Israel
email: Marilyn.Safran@weizmann.ac.il
Tel: +972-8-934-3455
Fax: +972-8-934-4113