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Opportunity: Scientist in Computational Support for the CBB Unit in Image and Bio-Informatics @ The European Molecular Biology Laboratory -- Heidelberg, Germany
Submitted by EMBL Recruitment; posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2016
BACKGROUND
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany), with additional sites in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy).
Research in the CBB Unit relies heavily on imaging technologies that produce very large volumes of complex quantitative data and molecular systems approaches that require the integration of image and biomolecular data and the integrative analysis of these different data types. This permanently requires setting up non-standard computational methods and workflows for data management, processing and analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To address this need, we are seeking a scientist that will support the CBB Unit computationally to bridge the gap between imaging and molecular understanding of biological systems, combining image and bio-informatics. The candidate will develop and implement computational resources for the Unit, including web-based tools for recurrent bioinformatic analysis and reagent design tasks, custom databases for management and dissemination of data as well as data analysis workflows for using EMBL's high performance compute cluster. The candidate will furthermore develop new methods for data mining using supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods, with a special focus on multidimensional imaging data from dynamic biological systems and their integration with more standard sequence based data types.
In addition to EMBL's researchers, the candidate will also serve international visitors that aim to carry out projects with similar needs at EMBL. S/he will work in close collaboration with EMBL's Microscopy and IT Service facilities as well as EMBL's centres for statistical data and biomolecular network analysis. The candidate will furthermore be expected to actively engage in the general bioinformatics service and training activities of EMBL's vibrant BioIT community.
REQUIREMENTS
The applicant holds a PhD in natural or computer science. (S)he should have extensive image processing as well as bioinformatics experience, including programming in Java, Perl, Python, MatLab or other modern programming languages (Applicants with a biology background should be able to demonstrate a record of programming skills, whereas applicants with computer science background should document a strong interest in biology at a research level). Familiarity with biological data repositories and web development is expected. Additional qualifications in the fields of database development and/or statistics would be an advantage.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects with interdisciplinary and international collaborators are expected. The post holder should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong dedication to enable front line life science research on the highest computational level.
LOCALE
Heidelberg, Germany
COMPENSATION
Grading 6 or 7; depending on qualification and experience
POLICY
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
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