Software Engineer RD2/RD3 TERM
Lemont, IL

Job Description

The Computational Biology Group within the Data Science and Learning Division participates in development of the KBase platform as well as projects studying chemistry occurring within microbiome systems. The DOE Systems Biology Knowledgebase (KBase) aims to provide a computational environment to meet the key challenges of systems biology: predicting and ultimately designing biological function. KBase enables secure sharing of data, tools, methods, and conclusions in a unified, extensible system that allows researchers to collaboratively generate, test, and share hypotheses about biological functions; perform large-scale analyses on scalable computing infrastructure; and combine multiple lines of evidence to accurately model plant and microbial physiology and community dynamics. We seek someone to provide the following functions:Participate in development of new KBase scientific applications and web views of app outputParticipate in research linking metabolomics data to biological system omics dataCommunication and coordination of new application, pipeline, and method development.ocumentation of issues, procedures, and practices; publication of research.

Position Requirements

* Extensive experience with Python programming language.
* Knowledge of web applications and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Plotly.
* Experience with AGILE development process.
* Experience with web services (REST, JSON).
* Communicate well with people of diverse backgrounds and computer knowledge.
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.lexibility in dealing with assignments and in working on several projects simultaneously.

RD2 Requirements: Bachelor's and 5+ years; Master's and 3+ years; Doctorate and 0 years, or equivalent.

RD3 Requirements: Bachelor's and 8+ years;Master's and 5+ years; or Doctorate and 4+ years; or equivalent.

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