http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-research-associate-philadelphia-pa-pa-pennsylvania-200631302.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 22:08:16 +0000196398Senior Research Associate, Philadelphia, PA No relocation! For consideration, applicants must be located near the Philadelphia, PA area. Description: Under the direction of the Director of the Immunology Laboratory, to promote and coordinate the multiple aspects of the growing research program of immunology Laboratory. The job involves performing diverse and complex clinical research activities including, but not limited to, writing study protocols and other research related documents, maintaining IRB and GCRC approval of study protocols, creating and instituting quality assurance procedures, performing research quality bone age and bone mineral density determinations, data management and quantitative analysis, collaborating in developing innovative research and educational programs, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, coordinating activities in multi-center studies, and serving as an educational resource for the laboratory and the Institution. This position has the potential for the candidate to develop into an independent investigator. Qualifications: MD or Ph.D. or equivalent in Immunology or related field with 2 years of experience in pediatric stress/psychometric biomarkers. Previous experience in cell culture, Elisa and PCR preferred. Ability to function independently in a clinical research setting. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication skills to interact with staff, parents and children. Ability to handle confidential materials. Ability to handle multiple, time dependent tasks. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to use computers, learn new software applications. Ability to manage data and perform quantitative analysis. Ability to write progress reports and scientific manuscripts. To apply please send your CV and three letters of recommendation to Wendy Rochlin by clicking Apply Now. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/scientist-ii-statistician-newark-delaware-healthcare-company-de-delaware-200617896.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:12 +0000196370Scientist II - Statistician - Newark, Delaware - Healthcare company At Nemours, we're dedicated to achieving higher standards in children's health. We've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention. Nemours cares for approximately a quarter of a million children annually. And we begin by caring for every child as if they were our own. For more than 70 years, this has been the Nemours Way. Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS), headquartered in Newark, Delaware, works with families and communities to help children grow up healthy, both physically and emotionally. It is a division of Nemours, a non-profit organization dedicated to children's health and health care that offers treatment services, research and training programs in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. Health and Prevention is Nemours' newest division, created to expand its reach beyond clinical care and to consider the health of the whole child within his or her family and community. NHPS' work currently focuses on health topics such as healthy eating and physical activity and on emotional/behavioral health. This work targets integration of program, practice, and policy change in four sectors in the state of Delaware: child care, schools, primary health care and communities. BENEFITS: Nemours Associates enjoy our comprehensive Total Rewards package. Here are just a few examples of the Total Rewards available to our full-time employees: *Unique to Nemours: premium-free medical and prescription drug coverage to eligible dependents of full-time Associates. *Excellent retirement plan options. *Generous continuing education (CME) program. *A broad range of specialty programs. *Competitive salaries. *Excellent health and dental benefit plans. *Tuition reimbursement. Nemours is seeking a Scientist II - Statistician to join our team in Newark, Delaware. *Perform complex computer systems analyses, including quality control, data validation and data diagnostics. *Design, document, implement and maintain complex SAS programs involving the integration of current and legacy data from a variety of file types. *Design the scope and structure of SAS datasets, Web-based applications, and electronically transmitted and hard-copy reports. *Conduct quantitative/qualitative analyses using the SAS programming language and other tools. *Maintain and refine data files and reports. *Participate in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of indicators, methodologies, processes and procedures that enable the analyses of complex data, e.g., clinical data, vital statistics data and survey data. *Analyze and interpret data, and prepare summary reports. *Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of evaluation and research processes. *Work with researchers within the Division, within the larger Nemours organization, and at other organizations (e.g., state data repositories and universities) to develop and implement health-related analyses. *Position has no direct reports, but may serve lead and directive roles on a project-specific basis. *Respond to ad hoc requests for information from both internal and external customers. *Prepare written reports and documentation of analytic plans and processes. *Inform internal and external customers of the technical components involved in current/proposed projects, initiatives and analyses. Requirements: *Master's degree with 3-5 years of direct experience. Apply online by clicking Apply Now Nemours is an equal opportunity employer. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/national-sales-manager-sales-director-designate-it-sales-manager-united-kingdom-200645724.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:26 +0000196077National Sales Manager – Sales Director Designate – IT Sales Manager Zest Medical is currently working in partnership with a leading provider of medical transcription, digital dictation and speech recognition services in order to recruit a highly accomplished IT Sales Manager to lead a national team of sales specialists. My clients bespoke technology and services have been designed specifically for the medical sector; delivering solutions to NHS Trusts, GP practices and private medical groups. Widely recognised within the industry for providing excellent value at all levels, exceeding the expectations of clinicians, administrators and management, my client is well positioned to execute an aggressive growth strategy. This role provides an excellent platform for a talented, ambitious IT Sales Manager to demonstrate their value, with clear career pathway into the Sales Director role. The IT Sales Manager will play an integral role in developing, maintaining and implementing a UK sales strategy to support business positioning. Incorporating product and key account plans linked to strategic company goals, incorporating the plan into sales team objectives and goal setting. The IT Sales Manager will continually measure personal and team successes against the national sales plan, implementing the necessary challenges, interventions and decisions to successfully deliver or exceed plan expectations. The management and development of the abilities and successes of the sales team is fundamental to the post. The IT Sales Manager will provide role model leadership and management activity including coaching, goal setting and effective delegation to stretch and develop team competencies. Through regular observation, appraisal and monitoring you will encourage and identify excellent performance, additionally, intervene where performance or compliance is below expectation. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level (minimum) with a proven track record, successfully managing IT Sales teams. Strong leadership skills are essential coupled with polished presentation / communication skills. The role requires hands on leadership with the capacity to drive change, motivating and encouraging in order to develop a culture of excellence within the organisation. A good working knowledge of the principles and methodology of the National Programme for IT (NPfIT) is advantageous; however, not essential as my client is receptive to reviewing candidates from other complex sectors. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a highly competitive remuneration package with a basic salary ranging from £60,000 - £80,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Bonus (100% Target/£125,000) and a range of additional benefits. In order to discuss this opportunity in greater depth contact Zest Medical today on 0114 2381724 or alternatively forward an updated version of your CV to matthew.morland@zestmedical.com http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/sas-programmer-clinical-cro-slough-200645692.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:04 +0000196018SAS Programmer Clinical One of the fastest growing Clinical Research Organisation's in the UK has a brand new opening for a clinical SAS programmer to join their award winning team. As the SAS Programmer, you will be responsible for developing SAS programs used for the analysis of clinical trial data that spans a variety of different therapeutic areas. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious SAS programmer who is looking to carve themselves a career within a forward thinking company. Working closely with both the Biostatistics and Data Management groups, you will apply your expertise in the development of SAS programs alongside both database design and database validation projects. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in statistics or numerate discipline with proven experience in writing programs using SAS, SQL and PL/SQL. To succeed in this opportunity it is essential that you have proven pharmaceutical/CRO experience along with good understanding ofdesigning databases in Clintrial. Previous exposure of programming in Microsoft Access would be a highly advantageous. For more information on this role please call Kieron Mc Daid at Paramount Clinical on 0121 616 3462. Keywords: Statistics, statistician, clinical research organisation, pharmaceutical, CRO, SAS, biostatistician, bioinformatics Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/clinical-it-specialist-republic-of-ireland-200642708.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:13:08 +0000194649Clinical Application Specialist - Healthcare Information Systems Life Science Recruitment has been given an exclusive mandate to source a number of Application Specialists in Healthcare Informatics for our client, a global healthcare software solutions provider with offices in over 20 countries and a range of award winning software solutions for the healthcare sector. These positions will be based in the UK, although relocation to the UK is desirable, remote working from Ireland with travel to the UK for project meetings and implementation stages will be considered. The Application Specialist will contribute to the successful development and timely deployment of robust products and customer solutions by providing application knowledge and product specialist services in the functional areas of product implementation, requirements scoping, design documents and change request testing. The Application Specialist will act as an expert product resource for customers, as well as communicating and prioritizing customer requirements to other areas of the business. Responsibilities: Liaise with customers in order to establish and define the work processes and requirements that are required to be addressed by the product application Implement the product application in a manner that will suit the business requirements of the customer Conduct training demonstrations and workshops as required Implement and control change management requests from client Deliver successful application implementation phases SME for product application in regards to onsite implementations Work with customers to identify potential changes within the parameters of the product where at all possible Qualifications & Skills: A BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Science, Nursing, Technology or Health/Bio-informatics is desirable Experience in clinical healthcare products or Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) / Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS) Understanding of and experience with the implementation and management of the operational and managerial application of Hospital Information, Patient Administration, and Clinical Information Systems Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (PAS) Understanding of the importance of Health Informatics standards, reporting requirements and legislative controls A solid grasp of computer systems, software development methodology and computer networking An ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and within tight time constraints Experience: There are multiple grades of position on offer, ranging from entry-level (PhD Grad + 1 year exp.) to senior (10+ years Experience). An excellent remuneration package including bonus and benefits is on offer to the right candidate. For immediate consideration please apply online now Or contact Eamonn O’Raghallaigh MSc on 01 6854848 for further details. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/clinical-it-specialist-republic-of-ireland-200644340.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:51:47 +0000194340Clinical Application Specialist - Healthcare Information Systems Life Science Recruitment has been given an exclusive mandate to source a number of Application Specialists in Healthcare Informatics for our client, a global healthcare software solutions provider with offices in over 20 countries and a range of award winning software solutions for the healthcare sector. These positions will be based in the UK, although relocation to the UK is desirable, remote working from Ireland with travel to the UK for project meetings and implementation stages will be considered. The Application Specialist will contribute to the successful development and timely deployment of robust products and customer solutions by providing application knowledge and product specialist services in the functional areas of product implementation, requirements scoping, design documents and change request testing. The Application Specialist will act as an expert product resource for customers, as well as communicating and prioritizing customer requirements to other areas of the business. Responsibilities: Liaise with customers in order to establish and define the work processes and requirements that are required to be addressed by the product application Implement the product application in a manner that will suit the business requirements of the customer Conduct training demonstrations and workshops as required Implement and control change management requests from client Deliver successful application implementation phases SME for product application in regards to onsite implementations Work with customers to identify potential changes within the parameters of the product where at all possible Qualifications & Skills: A BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Science, Nursing, Technology or Health/Bio-informatics is desirable Experience in clinical healthcare products or Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) / Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS) Understanding of and experience with the implementation and management of the operational and managerial application of Hospital Information, Patient Administration, and Clinical Information Systems Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (PAS) Understanding of the importance of Health Informatics standards, reporting requirements and legislative controls A solid grasp of computer systems, software development methodology and computer networking An ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and within tight time constraints Experience: There are multiple grades of position on offer, ranging from entry-level (PhD Grad + 1 year exp.) to senior (10+ years Experience). An excellent remuneration package including bonus and benefits is on offer to the right candidate. For immediate consideration please apply online now Or contact Eamonn O’Raghallaigh MSc on 01 6854848 for further details. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/c-c-graduate-software-developer-1st-class-oxford-oxford-200644383.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 18:06:21 +0000192937C++ C# Graduate Software Developer 1st Class Oxford A new opportunity is available for a graduate mathematical software developer to join a rapidly growing software house in Oxfordshire. Joining a small team of highly skilled C++, C# and Java software engineers, you will have a once in a lifetime chance to work in a fast paced environment with great opportunities for career development. Using the latest cutting edge technologies, the successful applicant will work in both a team environment and on individual projects including: designing, developing, testing and debugging existing and newly developed software. The ideal candidate will have a 1st class degree (with strong A level grades) in computer science, mathematics or relevant subject with programming experience in C++, C# or Java. To be successful in this role, you must have solid creativity and problem solving skills, and the ability to talk to technical customers. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary for this role. Rewards include a fantastic salary and bonus scheme including bupa healthcare, travel insurance and contributory pension scheme. For more information on this role contact Kieron McDaid at Paramount Recruitment on 01216163462 Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/statisticians-sas-programmers-uk-wide-paramount-clinical-slough-200644366.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:53 +0000192920Statisticians - SAS Programmers - UK Wide - Paramount Clinical Research Are you a talented Clinical Statistician or SAS programmer looking for a new and exciting challenge? Paramount Clinical Recruitment is a specialist recruiter for the Pharmaceutical and Clinical SAS markets and on the lookout for Senior Statisticians and SAS programmers with experience of working within a CRO environment. The ideal candidates will have a wealth of experience in writing dataset specifications, programming analysis datasets, statistical tables, listings and figures across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Previous exposure to Oracle Clinical databases would be highly advantageous. Within the majority of these roles, you will be expected to able to produce clinical databases on all phases of clinical drugs trials. You also need an ability to be able to design and write user friendly, well documented supportable departmental Marcos. In return you will receive a fantastic opportunity for career progression, alongside a generous starting salary and competitive benefits package. For more information and a chance to discuss your career in more detail please call Kieron McDaid at Paramount Recruitment on 0121 6163462. Keywords - Bio-Statistics, Data Manager, Data Management, SAS Programming, Statistician, Statistics , Biostatistician, , Clinical Research Organization, CRO, Pharmaceuticals. Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/contract-data-analyst-short-contract-ireland-republic-of-ireland-200644249.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:04:03 +0000192798Contract Data Analyst - Short Contract - Ireland My client, based in Ireland are seeking a Junior Contract Data Analyst for a period of 2 months. The Junior Data Analyst will have experience with SPSS and SQL and have had previous experience within this area. You will be working in the marketing department of a consumer based company and working on consumer data, primarily consisting of customers. Your role will include merging data and looking at clusters of people. Modelling this data and calculating their propensity to upsell\crossell. These selections would then be extracted from database by SQL. The role will involve Querying, pulling down lists and analysis on this data. If you are looking to gain experience within a reputable company please submit your CV accordingly. Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/medical-information-scientist-yorkshire-200644093.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 14:49:19 +0000192596Medical Information Scientist (Healthcare) Ref: 16024 Our East Yorkshire based client is a global developer and manufacturer of Healthcare products. They are actively looking for a Medical Information Scientist. Duties for this position will include: - - Operating a medical information knowledge service for the UK Healthcare business - Providing high quality scientific advice to internal and external customers - Ensuring scientific and medical content of marketing campaigns is compliant with regulations and quality standards - Providing rapid solutions to scientific and medical enquiries from a range of stakeholders - Pro-actively assisting the Marketing department to provide scientific input into marketing campaigns. - Reporting to the Medical Services Manager / UK Medical Director, ensuring that all marketing materials meet the required high standard in clearance procedures - Populating the knowledge base of the company Applications are invited from candidates with BSc / MSc / PhD in a scientific subject together with previous suitable skills and abilities. He / she should have previous suitable experience of working within a pharmaceutical / healthcare company, together with a knowledge of ABPI and / or PAGB Code of Practices. This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of up to £45,000 (depending on skills and abilities) Role: Permanent Location: East Yorkshire Salary: Up to £45,000 For further Science Jobs visit www.sci-search.com http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/junior-data-analyst-short-contract-ireland-republic-of-ireland-200643760.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:38:30 +0000192081Junior Data Analyst - Short Contract - Ireland My client, based in Ireland are seeking a Junior Contract Data Analyst for a period of 2 months. The Junior Data Analyst will have experience with SPSS and SQL and have had previous experience within this area. The role will involve Querying, pulling down lists and analysis on this data. If you are looking to gain experience within a reputable company please submit your CV accordingly. Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/numerical-modeller-cambridge-cambridge-200643662.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:13:59 +0000191958Numerical Modeller - Cambridge The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs. 2-year fixed-term appointment • Cambridge, UK Working with researchers at BAS and Imperial College, you will be involved in implementing and validating a representation of floating ice shelves within the Imperial College Ocean Model (ICOM). Your activities will include running the evolving code on BAS computers and applying the model to realistic domains. With a first degree in physical science/mathematics plus PhD or equivalent, you will have practical experience in the development and/or running of numerical ocean/climate/CFD models. Skilled on both Unix and PC based based systems and with knowledge of Fortran, you will have the ability to work as part of a team. For further information and for details of how to apply, visit our website. Please quote Ref: 50/09. Closing date: 3 January 2010. Interviews: 18 January 2010. We offer a generous benefits package including a pension scheme, flexible working hours, 30 days' annual leave plus 10.5 days public and privilege holiday. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable candidates with disabilities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/upstream-oil-and-gas-business-development-londonedinburgh-consulting-central-london-west-end-200629159.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 10:22:26 +0000191860Upstream Oil and Gas Consulting- EMEA region-London Our client is a leading worldwide consultancy specializing in high quality research and analysis to the energy industry. They are presently looking for an experienced upstream oil and gas consultant who will successfully help further develop and increase revenues and profitability for their EMEA business region. You will be expected to further network within the IOC and NOC community, work with other teams across all global offices, contribute significantly to their internal thought leadership and work with teams delivering on projects. Key requirements: •Successful track record in winning consultancy work in the upstream oil and gas sector across the EMEA regions •Experience in project delivery. •Strong presentation skills •Experience in building credible senior management & board level relationships. •Knowledge of the Gas and power sector is advantageous Please apply now or for further information please contact Sarah Green at Quanta Consulting on 0207 4254 667. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/radiative-transfer-development-scientist-exeter-200643407.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 09:57:16 +0000191708Starting salary £24,302 or £28,700 depending on skills and experience with progression to £36,750 + competitive benefits including Civil Service Pension Closing date: 17 December 2009 The Met Office leads the Satellite Application Facility (SAF) for numerical weather prediction (NWP). One of the SAF’s main activities is to develop a fast radiative transfer model, RTTOV, for simulating satellite observations. An opportunity has come up in the Satellite Applications team for a scientist with expertise in radiative transfer modelling You will lead and co-ordinate developments from the SAF consortium to create improved fast radiative transfer models for release to users as well as contributing new scientific developments yourself. Proven research experience in radiative transfer modelling is essential as well as the ability to communicate with external partners as you will be interacting with the SAF user community to gather information on new requirements. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/become-a-biology-teacher-in-new-york-city-ny-new-york-200642973.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 09:42:03 +0000191679The New Visions-Hunter College Urban Teacher Residency is a 14 month teacher-training program that fully integrates the graduate coursework of the aspiring teacher (resident) with intensive, hands-on experiences in New York City schools. Within a strong public school, residents collaborate one-on-one with an expert mentor teacher around all aspects of teaching. At the same time, residents take graduate courses at Hunter College specifically designed to align with experiences in urban schools. Residents are awarded a stipend of $22,500 plus health benefits during their residency year. Successful completion of the program results in a master’s degree in education and certification to teach in New York City. Graduates of UTR are hired within New Visions’ network of 76 public schools and are asked to commit to four years of teaching in New Visions schools after their residencies. For the 2010-2011 residency, UTR will be preparing 48 residents in English, biology, mathematics and special education for grades 7-12. For more information about the program, information sessions, and how to apply, please click Apply Now. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-software-engineer-australia-200625701.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 04:48:14 +0000191337Australian Rivers Institute Salary range: A$62,988 - A$68,241 per annum. Nathan campus, Australia Overview: Project 1.4 aims to improve our understanding of the functioning and management of tropical rivers and coasts by integrating the knowledge that is being developed across the Tropical Rivers and Coastal Knowledge (TRaCK) projects. To that end, we will develop concepts, methods and tools that deliver such knowledge to a range of stakeholders, especially in support of natural resource management. More information about TRaCK can be found at http://www.track.gov.au/ The role: One of the products developed in Project 1.4 is a software package to facilitate the communication between TRaCK and its external stakeholders. This software package brings together the knowledge developed (and data collected) in the TRaCK Program in the form of computer models and integrates this knowledge and data within the Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) framework. This position will take responsibility for the further development of this software package, under supervision of academic staff. The person: The successful applicant will work both independently and as a member of a core team and will have exceptional software engineering skills. This position is offered as a full time fixed term appointment until 31 October 2010. Applications close: 30 November 2009 Reference: ARI0450/09 Enquiries: Associate Professor Francis Pantus, Australian Rivers Institute, email: f.pantus@griffith.edu.au on +617 373 57961. Further information: Position description and application information can be found at our website: http://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-jobs http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/postdoctoral-fellowship-pre-clinical-petct-quantification-australia-200643020.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 01:54:14 +00001913272-year terms + possible 1 year extension Salary range: A$69K (plus 15.4% superannuation) ANSTO is one of Australia’s foremost scientific research and development organisations, focused on delivering the benefits of nuclear science to the Australian community. The Radiopharmaceutical Research Institute (RRI) is the largest group undertaking research and development in radiopharmaceutical sciences in Australia with a multidisciplinary team of chemists, radiochemists, biologist’s and imaging specialists. The institute plays a significant role in radiopharmaceutical research and is extensively linked with hospitals, universities and industry. We are seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow with a strong innovation focus, good communication skills and a proven publication record, as well as experience and skills specific to the proposed research project. PhDs must have been awarded within the last three years or be under examination. As part of the Molecular Imaging teama postdoctoral fellow is sought to optimise and validate partial volume correction and quantification techniques which are adapted to dynamic small animal whole-body imaging with our PET/CT scanner. The successful applicant will have a background in applied mathematics or physics relating to imaging, and experience with positron emission tomography (PET) data. Experience with software development is mandatory. Your appointment will be for 2 years at an initial salary of $69,441 ($72,358 from Jan 2010). To be eligible for engagement, applicants will require a medical and security assessment. For further information contact Marie-Claude Gregoire - marie.gregoire@ansto.gov.au or Dr Ron Weiner - ron.weiner@ansto.gov.au TO APPLY visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page. Applications must address the relevant selection criteria and should be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au or contact Megan Lusty on +61 (02) 9717 3094. Applications close: 11th December 2009 http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-statistician-sas-programmer-clinical-berkshire-berkshire-200642997.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 19:01:20 +0000190090Senior Clinical Statistician SAS Programming Berkshire An excellent role for a Senior Clinical Statistician has arisen within a unique Clinical Research Organization in Berkshire. This once in a lifetime opportunity is ideal for a biostatistician who is looking to take that next step forward within their career. As the Senior Statistician you will be responsible for the management of the biostatistics team, including the hiring and training of staff; as well as ensuring their ongoing development plans. The successful applicant will act as the main contact for the biostatistics department and represent the company in client meetings. Key technical responsibilities will also include: Producing sample size calculations, inputting into study design and statistical considerations, reviewing protocols for completeness, appropriateness of clinical design and sound statistical analysis. The ideal candidate will hold a strong degree in statistics or related discipline with proven experience in SAS, Base (inc Macros), Stats and Graph within a CRO or Pharmaceutical environment. For more information please call Kieron McDaid at Paramount Clinical on 0121 616 3462 Key Words: Statistician, SAS, Clinical, Pharmaceutical, Manager. Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-programmer-software-architect-fl-florida-200599014.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 14:51:43 +0000189771The John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics based at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is at the forefront of genomics research, seeking to identify variation in the genes and gene networks that cause disease. Using cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches our goal is to discover the many genetic risk factors that affect susceptibility and prognosis for common, complex human disorders. The Informatics department, the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics is looking for a looking for a qualified candidate to fill an immediate position as Software Architect. Reporting to the Application Development Manager, the individual will provide technical leadership for the development of systems across entire product lifecycle. Responsibilities include: leading design reviews and code reviews; evaluation of new technologies; and resolving complex technical issues to support our requirement to build robust, rapidly performing, scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective systems. Roles and Responsibilities • Help architect and develop applications for the clinical domain • Take a technical leadership role and help shape the "big picture" on projects • Collaborate on architecture and design decisions with the team of analysts and developers • Define architecture for new products and features. • Review designs, code, and test plans. • Provide technical leadership to the engineering team for the entire lifecycle of the project. • Rapid prototyping / proof of concept for new ideas. • Evaluate vendor technologies and support the vendor selection process. • Resolve technical issues. • Provide technical mentoring of other engineers. • Troubleshooting. • Performance tuning. • Assist in the design and integrate applications and technologies • Provide analysis and report on new, innovative software technologies. • Prepare and review necessary product-related documentation. Ideal Skills • Sound knowledge of Java EE and best practices • Knowledge of OO design patterns, refactoring and unit testing • Knowledge of Agile Methodologies such as Scrum is preferred • Knowledge of database design in Oracle and best practices • Knowledge of using Access Control List technologies • proven ability to create and architect solutions that are scalable, maintainable, reliable, and perform well • Familiarity with EDI standards. Familiarity with HL7 and RIM model. • Experience with ESB technologies preferred. • Full life-cycle development experience, including large-scale applications • Analytical skills, and an ability to effectively work cross-functionally • Results-oriented, team-oriented and exceptional hands-on analytical and problem-solving skills. The successful applicant will be joining an informatics team that has significant expertise in using informatics to address and solve problems in clinical genomics. This is an exciting, wide-ranging opportunity to become part of a team involved in ground-breaking medical research. The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is proud to offer those who lead with us competitive compensation and benefits. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Please visit our website: www.mihg.org JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications • BS in Computer Science or equivalent, advanced degree a plus • 6+ years design, development, and deployment of software development projects • Experience as an official “Lead Architect" or “Chief Architect" preferred • Experience in a leadership and mentoring would be a plus • 6+ years in Java EE or analogous server side java frameworks and middle ware technologies • Experience with LDAP and other access control technologies preferred • Extensive experience working with relational database management systems • Healthcare and Clinical domain knowledge preferred Discover all this and countless opportunities that reward your talent. The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is proud to offer those who lead with us competitive salaries, medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, university paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To apply for this position, please click apply now below http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/etl-database-developer-basel-200642412.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:40:08 +0000189321Who we are: At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves. The headquarters in Basel is one of Roche’s largest sites. It is home to the Corporate Executive Committee, the Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics Divisions and the global business functions. Roche Basel also covers the entire business chain from research, development and production through to marketing. Over 8,000 people from more than 60 countries work at the site. The Position: As member of the Scientific Data Modeling team you will design and develop ETL processes to load and transform scientific data from various source systems into the global data warehouse and mata marts. You will be responsible to manage and implement the strategic plan for the Informatica based ETL platform including continuous optimization and standardization. Your role will include the analysis, design and implementation of new scientific data models and databases in close collaboration with the Java/J2EE application development teams and in interaction with the user community. Who you are: You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. You have a university degree or equivalent in computer science or engineering and proven working experience. You have excellent programming and data modeling skills in the field of relational database environments (Oracle), ideally combined with experience in Java/JEE (Weblogic and JBoss). You also have very good analytical skills with the drive for clean software design, modeling and implementation in the required quality in a complex global environment. You are a fast learner who wants to gain a solid understanding of complex scientific data and processes and has the drive to implement and deliver solid technical solutions. Experience in modern iterative software engineering methodologies and state-of-the art development environments on UNIX (Linux)and Windows are required. Working experience in pharmaceutical industry (in particular Pharma Research) would be an advantage. Job ID No.: 17676 Contact: J. Schmiedle. Please see 'View Contact Details' section for telephone number. The next step is yours. To apply online today or learn about other exciting positions, please visit our website by clicking the Apply Now button below.