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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