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About the team/job
The Data Science Centre, launched in February 2022 to promote cutting-edge research and services in Data Science across all of EMBL, is looking for a bioinformatician, computational biologist or computer scientist as a Data Management Coordinator. The Data Science Centre will ensure that biological research data at our multi-site organisation are expertly processed, integrated, annotated, and openly managed to support and foster EMBL’s missions. At the EMBL, we help scientists realise the potential of ‘big data’ in biology by enabling them to exploit complex information to make discoveries that benefit humanity. Working for EMBL gives you an opportunity to apply your skills and energy for the common good. The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a non-profit, intergovernmental organisation funded by 27 member states, one associate member state and two prospect member states, and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Your role
In your role as a Data Management Coordinator, you will harmonise efforts in large-scale integrated biological data management across EMBL’s international sites, involving diverse data types such as genomic, imaging and structural biology data. The tasks include coordination of the implementation of standardised high-throughput data processing frameworks using workflow languages and containerized software in HPC and cloud computing environments. The role will involve close cooperation and identification of synergies with other partners within EMBL’s international sites, including with the EMBL IT services. You will also identify and address technical issues in supporting the needs of large-scale data generation and collection activities and contribute to the development and implementation of data science tools to enable these activities. As the Data Science Centre Manager, reporting to the Head of Data Science of the EMBL, you will represent the EMBL Data Science Centre at national and international levels as appropriate, and participate in international networks and activities as appropriate. Responsibilities include: – Coordinate tasks of the Data Science Centre pertaining to data management, which includes strategic involvement in future planning. – Define best practices for data coordination and management and inform the development of the required technical infrastructure to support integrated and open data management, in coordination with EMBL’s IT services. – Define technical issues in supporting the needs of different data collection projects and contribute to the development of tools to enable project specific workflows. – Implement and monitor pipeline management frameworks for HPC and cloud environments. – Define best practices and supporting data/software management plans based on FAIR principles, together with the EMBL’s IT services. – Improve bioinformatics workflows with respect to performance, robustness and reusability. – Direct supervision of staff. – Communicate the Centre’s work internally and to researchers in the field. – Manage reporting and dissemination of work to funders and assist with development of new collaborations and grants.

You have
You should hold a higher degree (e.g., MSc or PhD) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology or Computer Science. Ideally you will have post-doctoral or equivalent experience in a bioinformatics service environment. Familiarity with Perl/Python/Java/C++, workflow languages, and data manipulation in a bioinformatics environment are required. Experience with software containerization tools like Docker, Singularity, and with workflow management tools like CWL, Nextflow, and Snakemake is desired. Expertise in software development and cloud computing will be beneficial. We welcome applications from women, who are under-represented at this level; appointments will be based on merit alone.

Why join us
We offer:

  • The chance to shape a key emerging scientific data infrastructure at the EMBL
  • Interesting, versatile workplace in an internationally competitive scientific setting
  • International, attractive working environment dedicated to open science
  • Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
  • Competitive salary
  • Possibility to work part-time, with flexible working hours and work space
  • Comprehensive training and development program

What else you need to know
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme and health insurance, educational and other family related benefits where applicable, as well as financial support for relocation and installation. The initial contract is for a period of 3 years with the possibility of a fixed-term extension.

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