The DOE Joint Genome Institute (a division of the Berkeley Lab)
currently has a Web Developer position available withing their Plant
Genomics Group. I was wondering if it is possible to post the position
on GMOD? <br>
<br>Attached is the job text, please let me know if you have any questions? Thanks, Bill<br><br><br>An exciting opportunity is available in the Phytozome development team within
the Joint Genome Institute's Computational and Plant Genomic group. Phytozome
(<a href="http://www.phytozome.net/" target="_blank">http://www.phytozome.net</a>) is the public portal to JGI's extensive plant genome
data and analysis, providing sophisticated data access and visualization tools
for both experienced and novice plant biologists worldwide. The developer in
this position will be responsible for creating intuitive, easily navigable,
cross-browser compatible web interfaces, using PHP, CSS, and advanced
Javascript. Both the absolute quantity and diversity of plant genomic data
produced and integrated by the JGI will be increasing dramatically over the next
few years. This is an opportunity to apply your web design and coding skills to
an area of biological research undergoing explosive growth and change, working
with the JGI's scientists, computational biologists, and developers in a
state-of-the-art computational environment.<br><br><b>Specific Job
Duties</b><br><br>- Debug, maintain, extend, and redesign various PHP-based
components of the Phytozome web portal.<br>- Develop code that is lightweight,
cross-browser-platform compatible, and fast.<br>- Interface with end-users to
gather feedback and requirements.<br>- Follow Software Development best
practices including: frequent testing and deployment, source/version control,
issue tracking.<br>- Respond to software defect reports, requests for new
features, or ad hoc requests.<br>- Troubeshoot basic system
problems.<br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><br>- Typically requires
a B.S. in microbiology, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science
or related discipline, or equivalent experience.<br>- Demonstrated experience
producing effective web sites with creative designs. <br>- Expertise in PHP,
HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX.<br>- Experience coding with one or more modern
Javascript toolkits: GWT, Dojo, jQuery, YUI, etc.<br>- Experience with one or
more source control systems: CVS, Subversion, Git.<br>- Comfort and experience
developing in a UN*X/Mac environment.<br>- Ability to work somewhat
independently as well as part of a diverse team. Good oral and written
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