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POSITION TITLE: Research Programmer IV
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will initially focus on the NSF-funded "Prototype Open Knowledge Graph" (Proto-OKN) project (), the goal of which is to build "an interconnected network of knowledge graphs supporting a very broad range of application domains". These application domains include areas as diverse as biomedical science, toxicology, criminal justice, commercial supply chains, agriculture, energy, healthcare and more. Our team focuses on building infrastructure to integrate knowledge graphs from disparate domains and teams. We will build an "interconnecting fabric" that allows for integrative queries across all these domains. This position will focus on the use of Wikidata (wikidata.org) as a foundational layer of our Knowledge Fabric. Wikidata serves at least two roles -- as an interstitial graph that links many independent knowledge graphs, and as a unifying source of identifier mappings across many ontologies and domains.
Beyond the specific Proto-OKN project, this position will generally work on the development of backend systems to efficiently access biomedical data, and/or DevOps to deploy and maintain software infrastructure. The hiring laboratory is involved in numerous projects to build software infrastructure and tools for bioinformatics, genetics, and genomics research. We have a particular emphasis on building large scale data integration infrastructure and on community platforms that enable collaboration and crowdsourcing. Representative projects include outbreak.info, the BioThings SDK for building APIs (biothings.io), and mygene.info. The broader research team includes a mix of software engineers and scientists; of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff; and of geographically and demographically diverse individuals. We actively cultivate an inclusive work environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
This individual will contribute to the design and implementation of technical solutions to facilitate integrative queries across the Proto-OKN knowledge graphs. These solutions will involve the creation of new software tools and components, which will be released as open-source code. This work will require extensive cross-team communication and collaboration, and this individual will be our primary representative to the other sites on the team.
REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED SKILLSET:
Prior experience with the one or more of the following is preferred:
In addition, experience with one or more of the following technologies (or functional alternatives) is preferred:
COMPENSATION:
The expected hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $108,000, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
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EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.