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 junior and senior Software Developers to join the U.S. Army Medical Command's Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (BHSAI) and Bioinformatics Cell (BIC). The applicant should have a Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline and an interest in pursuing the development of software tools that directly support the mission of the Command's life scientists. In particular, the Software Developer supports biomedical research by transitioning proof-of-concept software prototypes to production quality systems for research applications. This position requires substantial experience developing Web-enabled client/server systems with a database backend. A strong knowledge of Java, Servlet/JSP/JSF, CGI, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, SQL, and GNU tools is desirable. Must know C/C++ and possess good knowledge of OOP, PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle, and Perl/Python/Ruby/LISP. Operating system knowledge should include UNIX variants (BSD's, GNU/Linux) and Windows OS. Working experience in support of life-science research and high-performance computing is a plus. The Software Developer will also help maintain the BHSAI and the BIC IT infrastructure. Experience with installing and maintaining UNIX/LINUX-based server machines, Windows based workstations, and a working knowledge of Local Area Networks, MS Exchange-based mail servers, DNS servers and CISCO firewalls is a plus. These positions are located in Frederick, Maryland.

System/Network/Database Administrators

Description: We are looking for a System/Network/Database Administrators to join the U.S. Army Medical Command's Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (BHSAI) and Bioinformatics Cell (BIC). This position is located in Frederick, Maryland.

Job responsibilities:

  • Install, monitor, and administer Linux/BSD/Windows systems
  • Keep all systems up to date with security and other software updates
  • Provide IT support for users
  • Maintain network firewall and switches
  • Monitor network security and critical services like DNS, DHCP, and VPN
  • Maintain MS Exchange email server and Windows 2003 Active Directory
  • Administer the network attached storage and data backup system
  • Document system configurations and operational procedures
  • Install and administer Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases
  • Perform system/database tuning
  • Participate in evaluation and selection of new technologies
  • On call availability for after hours systems support
  • Provide programming support and perform other duties as assigned

Required skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 2 or more years of experience in the following:
    • Hardware, operating system, and software installation, support, monitoring, and maintenance
    • Linux/BSD/Windows system administration
    • Windows 2003 Active Directory
    • Microsoft Exchange 2007
    • Maintaining data backup systems
    • Oracle 10g database administration
    • Programming using C, C++, and Shell scripting languages
  • Strong understanding of the OSI model, routing, and network security
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills

Desirable skills:

  • EMC Retrospect backup software
  • Backing up large databases
  • MySQL/PostgreSQL database systems
  • Cisco router and PXE firewall configuration
  • Perl, Python, and Java programming
  • Web development
  • Parallel computing

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