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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 10:17:35 -0600
From: Mullenix, Melinda MULLENIXMA@phibred.com
Subject: Des Moines, Iowa: Computational Biologist
Web: http://www.pioneer.com

Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l, Inc., a global leader in the discovery, development &
delivery of agricultural genetics, has an opportunity for a Computational
Biologist in our Information Management Department at our Johnston offices.

Job Purpose: 
Identify, develop and integrate data mining approaches and knowledge
discovery tools into Pioneer's computer environment. Apply these tools in
identification and modeling of associations between gene expression
patterns, genotypes, phenotypes and the environment. 

Apply data mining and knowledge discovery technologies to Pioneer's genomic
databases to identify and model complex relationships between gene
expression patterns, genotypic, phenotypic and environmental data.
Evaluate and provide recommendations for software and hardware technologies.

Competencies & Qualifications Desired: 
M.S. or Ph.D. in Computational Science, Applied Mathematics or relevant
related field of study with some coursework in Genetics or Biology is
preferred.

Demonstrated experience in exploratory data analysis, predictive data
mining, modeling of complex systems and multidimensional data visualization
is required. A background in KDD (Knowledge Discovery in Databases), machine
learning, multivariate statistics and database architecture would be
advantageous. 

Contact Person: 
Employment Services - (Ad Code # 99027E)
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
400 Locust Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 14454
Des Moines, Iowa 50306-3454
E-mail: jobs@phibred.com
website: www.pioneer.com

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