Research / Academic
Maastricht
We are looking for a scientific programmer interested in joining our bioinformatics department. Your main responsibility will be to support our broad range of open-source bioinformatics software, workflows, and services. Our bioinformatics research aims to answer complex biological questions that cannot be answered with basic information sources. Our digital tools basically consist of four types of “devices”: high-quality data analysis and software, supported by modern hardware and operating systems. If these requirements are not met, researchers cannot efficiently solve the problems at hand and your role in the group is to support their work. For this position, you need to have sufficient knowledge of biology and bioinformatics in order to support ongoing development and research, but it also requires being aware of IT security and compliance with GDPR, copyright laws.
Your main tasks will include contributions to maintain and improve existing tools and services (including WikiPathways, PathVisio, BridgeDb, Cytoscape, Chemistry Development Kit), development of novel workflows, and general support with bioinformatics analyses.
Requirements:
- Bachelor or higher degree in computer science/bioinformatics or another relevant field;
- Good knowledge of modern software development practices including code versioning, software build systems, continuous integration, documentation, (unit) testing, etc.;
- Good knowledge and programming experience in Java, Python, and/or R;
- Experience in an agile environment is preferred;
- Technology-minded and willing to learn about new tools and technologies;
- Proven interest and demonstrable affinity for working on open-source projects;
- English proficiency and open to learn and get involved in the ongoing research at an interdisciplinary and international department.
Salary Benefits:
What do we offer?
An attractive position within an enthusiastic work environment, with the UFO profile of ICT-manager 3 for 0,6 FTE.
Remuneration will be according to standard salary levels, depending on education and relevant work experience, in salary scale 9 (between € 2968,- and a maximum of € 4078,- gross per month, based on a fulltime employment contract) according to the collective labour agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities, including 8% holiday pay and an 8,3% end of year payment. A preliminary scale might apply in case the suitable candidate has yet to develop certain professional skills.
The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM.
Work Hours:
21.6 – 24 hours per week
Address:
Universiteitssingel 50
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