*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(a)libd.org <mailto:jobs@libd.org>with 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>