Part-time Programing & Bioinformatics Assistant

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
On-site
R package development
Python package development
Web-based database design
Penn State University is seeking a part-time Programming & Bioinformatics Assistant for the Bletz Lab, focusing on enhancing a database of culturable bacteria from amphibians. The role involves developing an R or Python package for database usability and creating online tutorials

Job Summary

  • The Bletz Lab is seeking a part-time researcher to assist with a project aiming to advance the content, usability and accessibility of the database of culturable bacteria with known function isolated from amphibian species globally.
  • This position will lead efforts for improving usability of the database through development of an R package and/or python-based package that streamlines and automates use of the database for predictions.
  • The successful applicant will also help design and develop a web-based query-able database that will allow newly collected bacterial isolates to be queried to understand if and where they have been found on amphibians before and their potential functions.

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Penn State University is seeking a part-time Programming & Bioinformatics Assistant for the Bletz Lab, focusing on enhancing a database of culturable bacteria from amphibians. The role involves developing an R or Python package for database usability and creating online tutorials.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • R package development
  • Python package development
  • Web-based database design
  • GitHub tutorials
  • Amphibian bacteria database

Nice-to-have

  • Usability improvement
  • Automated predictions
  • New user assistance

Key Requirements

  • Experience with R or Python
  • Experience with databases
  • Computer programming experience

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Not specified

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