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We are looking for a Genomic Data and Scientific Content Curator to support the cBioPortal for Cancer Genomics (http://cbioportal.org). The cBioPortal is a highly successful tool that supports the Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center as well as thousands of cancer researchers and clinicians around the globe. To take the Portal to the next level and to transition it towards use in the clinic, we are looking to improve and expand its data content. The Curator will be responsible for the collection, maintenance, and quality control of genomic alteration data and related clinical annotation for the cBioPortal.
Responsibilities
Required Skills
To apply please send your resume to: [email protected].
In the subject line please add #Datacurator….
Responsibilities
- Identify and collect relevant data sets from the scientific literature and public databases
- Perform data quality control and conversion for import into cBioPortal
- Assist collaborators with data formatting
- Help with curating the known effects of recurrent oncogenic mutations (for incorporation into our clinical reports)
- Identify relevant information in clinical databases at MSKCC and help link this to the genomic data in a local version of cBioPortal
- Assist cBioPortal users with questions about the data and perform training sessions
- Update website content and help prepare educational documents
Required Skills
- PhD in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics (or equivalent) (or a Masters Degree with two years of work experience)
- Knowledge of cancer genomics and genomic data, including next-generation sequencing and microarray data
- Bioinformatics skills (Unix, scripting)
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team
To apply please send your resume to: [email protected].
In the subject line please add #Datacurator….