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The Dryad data repository (http://datadryad.org) seeks a highly motivated programmer to join the development team in Durham, NC. The incumbent will assist in the development and implementation of a system for the storage, preservation, and retrieval of scientific data. Dryad is being developed by the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center and the University of North Carolina's Metadata Research Center in coordination with several scientific journals and societies. Dryad stores data underlying scientific publications from evolutionary biology and related fields. Data in Dryad will allow future investigators to validate published findings, explore new analysis methodologies, repurpose the data for research questions unanticipated by the original authors, and perform meta-analyses. Dryad is based on the open-source DSpace platform, with several extensions. To make data deposition as easy as possible for scientists, authors will have streamlined methods for submitting information to Dryad, including tools for automated metadata generation. Dryad will allow users to perform complex searches across multiple repositories of scientific data, including GenBank, TreeBASE, and the Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity. Repository contents will be accessible via a variety of open standards, including OAI-PMH, SRU, RSS, and OpenURL. Duties: Under the direction of the Repository Architect, the incumbent will develop components to extend the functionality of the Dryad repository. The incumbent will develop, document, and test software; create technical documentation; and contribute to scientific publications. Initial responsibilities will include development of tools for data curation and tools for sharing data between repositories. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Library Science, or related field. * Thorough knowledge of Java. * Demonstrated experience with XML and XSLT. * Thorough knowledge of HTML, experience with CSS. * Familiarity and experience with Unix operating systems, including knowledge of Unix shell scripting. * Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals, including the ability to prepare project documentation to support decision-making and end-user training. Desired Qualifications: * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Library Science, or related field. * Two or more years of software development experience beyond the degree. * Knowledge of Java Servlet technology, including familiarity with Apache Tomcat. * Familiarity with library systems and metadata standards such as Dublin Core, PREMIS, and MODS. * Experience with DSpace or other digital repository software. * Experience developing functional requirements through use case analysis. * Familiarity with regular expressions and parsing techniques, including languages such as AWK or Perl. * Experience with web services and related technologies. * Familiarity with relational database design and programming. * Knowledge of RDF and concepts associated with the Semantic Web. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. This position will be located at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center in Durham, NC, with Duke University processing payroll and benefits. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries and applications may be directed to Ryan Scherle ([log in to unmask]). Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references.