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This page lists selected job openings with the UCSC Genome Project and the
UCSC Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering
(CBSE). For a complete
list of open positions within the center, see the
CBSE
and UCSC job postings.
Current open positions:
We recommend you include the following in your application:
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Systems Administrator (Programmer/Analyst II)
Job #0600267
Posted 1/13/06
UCSC Center for Genomic Sciences
Baskin School of Engineering
Full Time Career Position
The UCSC Center for Genomic Sciences, part of the Center for Biomolecular
Science and Engineering (CBSE), builds databases for the UCSC Genome Browser
(http://genome.ucsc.edu). The Genome
Browser facilitates genome analysis and comparison within and across multiple
species. It is used by thousands of scientists and biomedical researchers
worldwide. We seek a systems administrator to work with the CBSE systems
administration team.
Summary of Duties: Under general direction and together with the center
technical staff, assess, specify, and maintain the computing resources of the
center.
Work Schedule: In general, the position is a normal day shift, Monday
through Friday. The person who has this job must be willing to be on emergency
call duty at least one week and one weekend per month.
Specific Responsibilities:
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CBSE cluster administration: maintain center servers on a regular and emergency
basis; assist users in tasks such as account creation, backups, and monitoring
cluster use; monitor RAID systems for operation and capacity overload; order
new RAID equipment as specified by project requirements; offer critical input
on selection of storage solutions.
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Apache web server maintenance and genome site webmaster: maintain the Apache
web server software and its associated statistics software, including Awstats
and Mod_log_sql configurations; analyze data for usage rates of genome site,
which is often vital for grant proposals. Function as the genome browser site
webmaster.
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Production data release processing: working with the Quality Assurance group of
the Genome Browser web site, assist in migrating requested data from development
environment to production environment in a reproducible and controlled manner.
The current "push" system releases software to the production web
site, and the process would be a primary duty of this position.
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Desktop and help desk support: provide user desktop assistance for systems in
the CBSE and problem resolution with SOE and ITS technical staff. Many such
duties overlap with other technical staff support areas, but often CBSE needs
are specific enough to require a custom solution. Supervise the student and
intern help desk.
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Develop and maintain a backup schedule for our file servers. Implement an archiving process for storing older data.
Qualifications (with or without accommodation):
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BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of
education and experience
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experience troubleshooting Perl and shell scripts
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experience with UNIX systems administration, including installation, upgrades,
and maintenance
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experience working with Linux clusters
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experience and ability to investigate and troubleshoot problems
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strong verbal communication skills
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ability to work well in a team environment and to interact and communicate
effectively with a wide range of people
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ability to independently learn and absorb new technical and procedural
information from a wide variety of sources, much of which is done independently
without formal training
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ability to disseminate technical and procedural information to end-users of
varying computing skills via web and training courses
Preferred Qualifications:
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experience with UNIX backup software
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experience with Apache web servers
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experience working with freeBSD, windows, OS/X
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experience working with large RAID storage solutions
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experience working with cfengine
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experience working with MySQL
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experience with remote monitoring software like Big Brother/Big Sister,
Ganglia, Nagios, etc.
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knowledge of bioinformatics methods and applications
To Apply: All applications must go through the UCSC Employment office.
Apply for this job online at http://jobs.ucsc.edu/ and search for job #0600267.
Initial Application Review Date: 1/27/06
Biological Database Testing and User Support
Technician
(Programmer/Analyst I)
Job #0500045
Posted 09/16/05
Biomolecular Engineering Department/UCSC Center for Genomic Sciences
Baskin School of Engineering
Full Time Career Position (entry-level position).
The UCSC Center for Genomic Sciences, part of UCSC's Center for Biomolecular
Science and Engineering, operates a key scientific website,
genome.ucsc.edu. More than
7000 scientists worldwide use the site every day to access the fruits of the
human genome project. The site combines cutting edge research in genomics with
solid software engineering and maintains a simple but flexible user interface.
Keeping the site up-to-date is no small job, and one of the most important
aspects of this job is quality assurance and user support. We currently seek
an entry-level biologist to serve as Biological Database Testing and User Support
Technicians (Programmer/Analyst I).
Summary of Duties:
- Study and learn the current web site: understand how biologists are using
the genome browser now; recommend new features to help biologists.
- Test new versions of the software: run the software thoroughly with an eye
to the needs of the biologists who will be using the site; apply an understanding
of basic genomics to detect anomalies and catch annotation errors; follow up to
ensure errors are resolved.
- Examine new genomics data for quality: read the text describing the data set,
then select one sample element and systematically use all display options
available for that element; report problems encountered and ensure that they are
resolved.
- Support users: assist in monitoring email communications received from
scientists off-site to answer questions and troubleshoot problems; research
answers to user questions regarding underlying biological assumptions and
computational methods in the genome software and databases; follow through to
ensure that user questions are answered satisfactorily.
- Report problems: communicate effectively about technical problems with UCSC
team members and with external scientists and researchers; using the existing
reporting system, develop accurate, complete, terse descriptions of problems;
develop an awareness of existing problems; assess the importance of problems;
ensure that high priority problems are resolved.
Qualifications (with or without accommodation):
- BA or BS in either a biological science or computer science
plus coursework or experience in the other (or an equivalent combination
of education and experience).
- Familiarity with UNIX.
- Broad knowledge in biology and deep knowledge of gene sequence organization,
genome maintenance, and gene expression and regulation in eukaryotes
- Solid web surfing skills.
- Strong writing skills.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Abilities to: tackle a large problem in a systematic manner; isolate
problems by controlling conditions; communicate effectively and diplomatically
with a wide range of people; work harmoniously in a fast-paced setting with a
group of friendly but busy people; manage details and follow through; be
productive and efficient.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent scores on the GRE exam in Biology or in Biochemistry, Cell, and
Molecular Biology.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in a customer service environment.
- Programming skills.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics methods and applications.
To Apply: All applications must go through the UCSC Employment office.
Apply for this job online at http://jobs.ucsc.edu/.
Initial Application Review Date: 10/04/05
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