Bioinformatics Research Engineer – Academic Positions

RESEARCH FIELD(S)1

The Networks and Systems Biology for Diseases group led by Anaïs Baudot in the Marseille Medical Genetics Unit (MMG, Inserm – Aix-Marseille Université), has an opening for a research engineer. The successful applicant will work in an interdisciplinary team of computational biologists, bioinformaticians and systems biologists. The main goals of our team are to develop computational approaches to better understand human diseases. The successful applicant will be involved in the development of bioinformatics tools and software based on graph theory, dimensionality reduction and machine learning. The applications will focus specifically on rare diseases and involve the analysis of a wide range of -omics data.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fully-funded position for 1 year in Marseille, with the possibility to be renewed. The starting date is expected in 2021. The salary will be based on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATION & RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS

  • PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Sciences or related fields.
  • Solid knowledge in manipulation and analysis of a wide variety of biological -omics data
  • Proficiency in programming (R, Python, bash…), solid knowledge in the Linux environment and experience in algorithm implementation
  • Experience in the development of bioinformatics workflows and packages
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a multidisciplinary environment on multiple projects and in collaboration
  • Good communication and reporting skills

APPLICATION DEADLINE

1 OCTOBER, 2021

STARTING DATE

As soon as possible

JOB LOCATION

The MMG Unit is located on the Campus of the Faculty of Medicine, La Timone and is a leader in the field of rare genetic diseases. The team is a member of Marmara and Centuri Aix*Marseille University institutes.

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION

Please make sure your application includes a cover letter, a detailed CV, link to sample code or code repository, and the contact information of 2 references. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until September 2021.

CONTACT TO APPLY

Applications can be sent directly to anais.baudot[at]univ-amu.fr.

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