Kevin's GATTACA World: Google Life Sciences

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Tuesday, 29 November 2016

https://www.google.com/about/careers/search?src=Online/Job+Board/indeed#!t=jo&jid=228815001&

the role is described as 'hardware engineering' interestingly. the preferred qualifications are very loose...

Demonstrated knowledge of core concepts in machine learning or probability and statistics.
Willingness to learn molecular and cell biology, computer science, and statistics.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

I bet they will be inundated with submissions!

Preferred qualifications

2 years of post-graduate experience.
Extensive lentiviral gene delivery and cell culture experience.
Demonstrated expertise in both experimental and computational analysis.
Fluency in standard bioinformatics tools, Python, Perl, and R.
Excellent creativity, decision making, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills along with strong written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated through publications and presentations.

Author comments: Gosh ... expertise in BOTH experimental and computational analysis ...

V is no longer for Vendetta, under Alphabet, the new Google holding company, V is for Verily. Google Life Sciences division is now known as Verily.

The front page is a splash of pulsating magenta and purple with the words

"How can we use technology to create a true picture of human health?"

Reportedly in Stat News, CEO Andy Conrad said:"Only through the truth are we going to defeat Mother Nature"

Hmmm lofty aims indeed, not sure why you can't work WITH Mother Nature because I am pretty sure she wins all the time.

Abandoned Shopping Mall Taken Over By Fish In Bangkok Image credits: Jesse Rockwell

Technology to create a picture of biodiversity health or just to visualise movement and trends is equally engaging! Check out iPhylo's map