*Linux System Administrator/Programmer position *

The Lieber Institute for Brain Development is soliciting candidates to serve as a Linux System Administrator / Programmer in support of investigators in the Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging Genetics Division. The Lieber Institute for Brain Development is a private non-profit multidisciplinary medical research organization affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.The mission of the Institute is to understand the biological basis of schizophrenia and related disorders, in order to develop new treatment strategies for these devastating illnesses.

The candidate will be responsible the management and maintenance of the Linux servers, networks, and workstations in a dynamic research environment. A requisite skill is the ability to regularly consult with principal Investigators, research assistants, and staff on the planning and implementation of software, hardware, and storage, as well as the processing, and analysis of large data sets. The candidate will support all the neuroimaging Investigators and their staff in the Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging Genetics Division of the Institute and report to the Director of the Neuroimaging Core within this division.

*Qualifications:*

Either a Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science or related field (must show evidence that the relevant degree will be completed before the start of the position) -OR- Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field AND equivalent work experience in a research environment

·Minimum of 1 year experience with Linux system administration and data backup.

·Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and efficiently.

·Ability to effectively interact with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators and staff.

·Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·The desire to work in a high paced environment and the possession of a positive attitude and collegial disposition

·Must have flexible working hours to include occasional weekend/evening coverage for emergencies (e.g., unplanned network outages)

·Very strong organizational skills, analytical and problem solving abilities, and attention to detail.

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

*Preferences:*

·Bachelors or higher degree in an IT-related field

·Proficiency with Unix and Matlab

·Familiarity with *_programming_* languages (e.g., C/C++ , IDL, Java, Perl, Python,), Eprime, or neuroimaging software packages (AFNI, ANTS, BrainVoyager, Freesurfer, FSL, GIFT, or SPM)

·Experience in Linux clustering, computer grid, and high performance computing setup

·Knowledge of data base implementation and web site design

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@libd.org mailto:jobs@libd.orgwith the subject line Linux System Administrator/Programmer position. No phone calls, please.

Salary based upon experience and qualifications. All full-time employees at the Institute qualify for a comprehensive benefit package, including health insurance. The Lieber Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

/Venkata S. Anand Mattay, MD/

/Director, Neuroimaging Core/

/Lieber Institute for Brain Development Johns Hopkins Medical Campus 855 North Wolfe Street Baltimore, Maryland 21205 410-955-1000/ www.libd.org http://www.libd.org