Ingenuity is a group of creative, energetic and motivated people helping life science researchers understand core biological mechanisms. We deliver systems biology expertise to biologists and bioinformaticists through pathways analysis software, genome-scale computable network datasets, and knowledge management services and infrastructure, resulting in increased R&D productivity and faster drugs to market. We are passionate about our products, and dedicated to providing researchers with the knowledge required to make Better Decisions Faster.
As a member of the Content group, you will join a dynamic cross-functional team composed of biologists, ontology engineers, and software engineers working on truly cutting-edge technology. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with training in biology and/or knowledge representation to contribute to the advancement of science.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The job of the Ontology Engineer is to develop and maintain the Ingenuity Knowledge Base and associated components.
This will involve one or more of the following:
Developing ontology models to store biological information in a consistent and computable manner
Developing processes to acquire and integrate new types of content, maintaining and expanding the ontology, integration with external databases
Developing queries to integrate the content into Ingenuity products
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum:
An energetic, open-minded person with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong ability in analytical thinking
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and practice new technologies as needed to get the job done
Preferred:
Knowledge of biological ontologies or the Ingenuity KB
Facility with ontology query languages and knowledge base tools
Understanding of biological databases and search tools
Education and Work Experience
Minimum:
PhD in Biology, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Genetics, Bio-informatics, or a related life science discipline
One or more of the following:
Experience programming in a language such as Perl, Python, or Java
Background in mathematics, philosophy of mathematics, symbolic logic, ontology or the semantic web.
Preferred:
Research experience in biology at the cellular or organismal level
Experience with Windows Operating Systems and/or Unix Operating Systems
Some experience with software development best practices
Physical Environment (i.e. travel, lifting, other physical requirements)
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