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Genstruct is a young, energetic, program-driven systems biology company with 30 employees. Teams of biologists and technologists use innovative and intelligent technology every day to tackle seemingly impossible scientific problems. We offer an excellent benefits package, a friendly work environment, and generous vacation time.

As part of the Genstruct team, you will find leading-edge tools as well as some of the world's best people. You will work with world-class scientists focusing on diseases such as oncology, metabolic disorders and inflammation. You will also find equally compelling technologists focused on systems biology, network modeling, statistical methods, artificial intelligence, user interfaces and text mining to advance a wide array of tools for better scientific investigation.

The company continually strives to create an environment that is not only engaging, fast-paced and extremely exciting, but one which allows each individual to learn, grow and reach their maximal potential.

Genstruct is a privately held company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Genstruct is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Software Scientist

Responsibilities
Genstruct is seeking a Software Scientist to help build our next generation technology platform. The successful candidate will work as a member of our engineering team and be responsible for algorithm design and implementation, and for collaboration with our scientists and modeling team to provide innovative solutions to systems biology problems.

Candidates are expected to be able to operate independently, have impeccable references, excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a fast-paced team, meet deadlines, have strong linear-logic based problem solving skills, and to effectively document and present ideas to others.

Skills
Required:

• a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline from a top-tier academic institution or 12+ years equivalent experience
• Strong experience in formal mathematics, especially Graph Theory and Numerical Methods
• 5+ years developing production quality code, preferably using Java and J2EE technologies
• Demonstrable experience in software engineering processes, particularly agile methodologies, source code management and issue tracking systems

The successful applicant will have skills and experience in one or more of the following:
• A Biological Science
• The design and implementation of database storage solutions for knowledge-driven systems
• Text Mining/NLP
• Statistics
• Causal Modeling

How to Apply
• You MUST BE AUTHORIZED to work in the US, NO sponsorship available
• Please email your CV and brief cover letter
• Use "Software Scientist" in the subject line to ensure delivery to the appropriate hiring manager
• No Relocation
• While we appreciate every applicant's interest, we will only be in contact with the candidates being considered for this position
•No recruiters, please.