While we're on the subject of bioontology, I saw this this a.m. Please
forward to any interested: Ed (01)
We are writing to request your assistance with an important program
sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) known as the
Occupational Information Network (O*NET). The USDOL is gathering
occupational information in an effort to better define worker and work
characteristics such as knowledge, skills, abilities, activities, and
work context for nearly 900 occupational categories in the U.S.
economy. As the data is collected and published, it will be used by
millions of employers, workers, educators, and students
(http://online.onetcenter.org). Much of the information already is in
use by agencies and organizations across the nation
(http://www.doleta.gov/programs/onet/oina.cfm). (02)
The O*NET program is seeking experts in the occupations of
Bioinformatics Scientist, Bioinformatics Technician, and
Biostatistician. The last complete update of the Dictionary of
Occupational Titles was conducted by USDOL in the late 1970s. Basic
criteria includes that data be provided by individuals who have
performed the occupation for at least one year, have a five or more
years of experience in the notedoccupation, andhave performed in that
same arena duringthe past six months. This can bepracticing,
consulting, teaching, instructing, supervising, etc. A short
description of the occupation currently being updated is listed below.
Please use the description, not the title, to decide if you may be a
good match: (03)
Bioinformatics Scientists: Conduct research using bioinformatics
theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical
technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer
information science, biology and medical informatics. May design
databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic
information, or other biological information. (04)
Bioinformatics Technicians: Apply principles and methods of
bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals,
medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics,
computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply
bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret
molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and
analyzing genomic or other biological information. (05)
Biostatisticians: Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods
to the study of life sciences. (06)
The Bioinformatics Organization, Inc. is asking for volunteers from
our membership to assist in the collection of information about these
occupations. Please be assured that your decision regarding
participation in O*NET will not impact your standing as a member of
the Bioinformatics Organization, Inc.. (07)
RTI International (RTI), a nonprofit research firm, is assisting USDOL
with the O*NET data collection effort. Please send an e-mail
indicating your interest to participate, including your experience,
title, last name, first name, address 1, address 2, City, State, ZIP
code, day time Phone number, and Bioinformatics Scientist,
Bioinformatics Technician, and Biostatistician area of specialty to
Ron Wandscher, Business Liaison, at rwandscher@xxxxxxxxxxxxx You can
also call 877-233-7348 ext. 108. (08)
By participating, you will contribute to a key resource providing our
nation with continuously updated occupational information. Thank you
in advance for your time and effort.
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