Scientists for the BHSAI

Description: We are looking for post-doctoral, junior, and senior scientists to join the U.S. Army Medical Command's Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (BHSAI). These openings are for dynamic scientists with interest in working in an interdisciplinary environment with focus on the development and application of computational solutions to biomedical problems. The BHSAI seeks scientists interested in bioinformatics, computational chemistry, predictive toxicology and pharmacology modeling, and systems biology. The candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related discipline and a strong publication record. Experience in high performance computing is a plus. The candidates are expected to simultaneously work in multiple projects, involving a diverse and interdisciplinary team of scientists across multiple laboratories. These positions are located in Frederick, Maryland.

Research topics include:

  • Genome-wide association studies
  • Computational chemistry, free-energy perturbation, and QM/MM modeling
  • Computational drug design, including predictive toxicology and pharmacology modeling
  • Coarse grain modeling of anti-microbial peptides and membrane systems
  • Analysis and integration of large-scale biological protein-protein interaction networks with biomedical data
  • Modeling and integration of metabolic networks with signaling and transcriptional networks
Scientists for the BIC

Description: We are looking for post-doctoral, junior, and senior scientists to join the U.S. Army Medical Command's Bioinformatics Cell (BIC). These openings are for dynamic scientists with interest in working in an interdisciplinary environment with focus on the development and application of computational solutions to biomedical problems. The BIC seeks scientists interested in signal processing of time series physiologic data, data mining, data driven and physiologic based models, and artificial intelligence. The candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related discipline and a strong publication record. Experience in high performance computing is a plus. The candidates are expected to simultaneously work in multiple projects, involving a diverse and interdisciplinary team of scientists across multiple laboratories. These positions are located in Frederick, Maryland.

Research topics include:

  • Develop algorithms that are predictive for an individual's future physiological state
  • Specific modeling of blood glucose levels and sleep/alertness state
Software Developers

Description: We are looking for entry to mid level software developers with hands on experience in Java/J2EE development. The software developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining Web-based portal applications along with other programming and IT tasks as assigned. The applicant should have a Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline with hands on experience in Java/J2EE development. Knowledge of object oriented analysis and design (OOAD), UML, software development life cycle (SDLC), Java, J2EE, JavaServer Pages (JSP), JavaServer Faces (JSF), portlets, servlets, applets, relational database management system (RDBMS) concepts, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and XML is required. Operating system knowledge should include Windows/UNIX/Linux-based systems with good shell scripting knowledge.

Additional skills desired but not mandatory:

  • Hands on experience with Eclipse, Liferay Portal, Tomcat 5.5/6.0, Apache HTTP server, Oracle 10g/11g, and Hibernate
  • Knowledge of C/C++, Perl, Python, and PHP
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, FreeBSD and Windows Server 2003/2008 operating systems

Foreign nationals (OPT, H1B, permanent residents) and U.S. citizens are welcome to apply.

System Administrator

Description: We are looking for a System Administrator to join the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command's Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (BHSAI). This position is located in Frederick, Maryland. An ideal candidate would possess the following qualities:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent knowledge of Linux and/or BSD system administration (desktop and server)
  • Good knowledge of computer networks and common services
  • Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) Windows Server 2008 R2 and Active Directory administration
  • Ability to write shell and Windows batch scripts to automate tasks
  • Experience with building computers from parts
  • Willingness to help users with general IT support requests

Additional skills desired but not mandatory:

  • Windows 7 and Linux workstation deployment and support
  • Familiarity with installing and maintaining database servers on Linux
  • Understanding of computer security, authentication, and encryption principles
  • Disaster recovery planning and knowledge of Bacula or Retrospect backup software
  • Experience with configuring network switches and firewalls

Minimum Education/Training Experience: Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Minimum Experience: At least three years of hands on experience in system administration.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.


Please submit CV or direct any questions to careers@bioanalysis.org.