Jefferson’s Computational Medicine Center (https://cm.jefferson.edu) is a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. We work at the cutting edge of biomedical research doing “data-driven basic science.” Central to our activities is the combination of experimental work (wet bench) with computational analyses of Big Data.
Our work focuses on short regulatory RNAs like miRNAs, isomiRs, tRNAs, tRNA-derived fragments, rRNAs, rRNA-derived fragments, and other classes of short RNAs. We have been studying these molecules for more than 20 years to understand their roles in health and disease. Our work to date has led to several pioneering discoveries in this field. Our findings appear in many high-impact factor journals, including Science, Nature, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Methods, Cell, Cancer Cell, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Nucleic Acids Research, Genome Biology, Genome Research, and Cancer Research.
Primary Function
Assist in the development of the computational infrastructure needed to support the analysis, web applications, and repositories of biological and medical datasets.
Develop software to support basic research in the elucidation of the mechanisms underlying the onset and progression of disease.
Occasional curation and data mining of biomedical datasets.
Core Functions
Programming in one or more of: Python, Java, Javascript, C/C++, R, HTML, Apache/Tomcat/Wildfly, WordPress aimed at supporting research activities.
Web application development: Django, J2EE.
Setup and maintenance of database management systems using one or more of: MariaDB, MySQL, Mongo, IBM DB2, Oracle RDBMS, PostgreSQL etc.
Maintenance of a web server based on Apache/Wildfly/Tomcat
Setup and maintenance (e.g., operating system installation, code updates and related activities) of group systems based on Linux.
Interaction with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University.
Additional Information
The ideal candidate should possess good working experience with one or more of: Python, Java, C/C++, R, HTML, Apache/Tomcat/Wildfly, WordPress.
Working experience with building and maintaining web servers/websites is a plus.
Familiarity with database management systems such as MariaDB, MySQL, IBM DB2, Oracle RDBMS, PostgreSQL etc. is welcome.
Experience creating web applications and working knowledge of the *nix/Linux environment (RHEL or related) is a must.
Familiarity with R or Matlab is a plus.
Experience with the administration of systems and web servers is welcome but not necessary.
Familiarity with Bioinformatics and Computational Biology tools and activities is a plus.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
At a minimum, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) – Master’s preferred – in one of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field. Prior Bioinformatics work a plus. Prior Computational Biology work a plus.
Experience Requirements
A minimum of 2-5 years of working experience in software development/software engineering. Prior working experience in the handling/curation (Bioinformatics) or analysis (Computational Biology) of biological/medical datasets is a plus.
Closing Statement
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Par Reference Code
110088
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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