Position ID: P4Number of Post: 3Location: Addis AbabaLength of Employment: PermanentSalary & Benefits: NegotiableClosing Date: August 30, 2014Job Description and Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Bioinformatics Expert (Biologist or Genomics) will carry out analysis of biological datasets using statistical and machine learning software tools.   We do not do any wet lab work at iCog Labs at this point; our biology work consists of using software tools to analyze data generated elsewhere.  The initial focus of the work will be on analyzing genomics data (e.g. SNP and microarray gene expression), but later projects may involve other sorts of data such as EEG or fMRI brain imaging data.  A good general understanding of molecular biology and genomics is required, along with a reasonable knowledge of biochemistry.   Programming skill is valued; however, we are open to hiring someone with only basic programming skils, and providing on-the-job training in python programming.  Knowledge of bioinformatics algorithms is valued but not required; again we are open to providing on-the-job training.Most of the work will involve the OpenCog’s open source AI codebase focusing on machine learning based data analysis, computational linguistics, computer vision, mobile robots and cognitive robotics, cognitive architectures, gaming world and artificial general intelligence.see http://wiki.opencog.org/w/Development and http://wiki.opencog.org/w/Category:OpenCog_Developer%27s_GuideJob RequirementsEducation: 1st Degree, or Masters in the fields of Bioinformatics, Biological computation, Bioengineering, Microbiology, Mathematical Biology, Biochemistry, Microbial, Cellular, and Molecular Biology and related fieldsExperience: In addition to a 1 Year experience in the relative fields, a professional experience on Computer programming languages such us C++, python, or related programing languages is compulsory.Skills: Profound knowledge on C++, Java, Java Script and Html 5Languages: Communication in Excellent English and Amharic* Although much of the work involves Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, prior knowledge of AI is not required.How to ApplyYour application letter must include the following information. Name of the position you have applied for (P1, P2, P3), Date of application, Summary of your qualifications and experience, Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job, Permanent address (or your present address if different from your permanent one) and telephone number.Please send your CV, application letter, grade report, recommendations and references related to the specific working environment and your other credentials only through the form on : https://icog-labs.com/jobs/  page. Or You can personally drop by to our office located around Sidist Killo, on the first floor of Leadership Institute, first floor, office number 106.*Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short-listed and contacted.