BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Do you have a deep knowledge about bioinformatics and development on computing clusters? Are you interested in OMICS tools and applying them to teaching and research projects?
The bioinformatics research center (BiRC) at Aarhus University is looking for a special consultant from 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible. This is a permanent position.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a permanent position with start date 1 July 2024.
Job description
This job is primarily dedicated at creating, deploying and applying teaching material and omics tools on HPC systems. Your main responsibilities would include, for example,
- Creation of courses or tutorials using python, R and the bash language
- Deployment of containers on computing clusters (docker, singularity)
- Consultancy in research, student projects, grants applications and external collaborations
- Close collaboration with instructors who need skilled computational/bioinformatics background
- Coordination with other scientific initiatives
- National health data science sandbox
- Core facilities
- The Danish platform for spatial and omics analysis
- uCloud and GenomeDK computing facilities
- teaching organization and digitalization
Your profile
The ideal applicant
- has knowledge of multiple omics fields and analysis applications
- codes proficiently in multiple languages, at least in bash and R or python
- is willing to reach out relevant people to establish collaborations and connections for relevant projects
- can manage multiple projects and hold relevant contacts across them
- possess a service-minded approach to support the ongoing development of courses
- is able to provide autonomously relevant course lectures
- knows containers and virtual machines to deploy stand-alone tools on computing clusters
- communicates well in English and, optionally, in Danish, both in written and oral form
Who we are
BiRC focuses on developing computational methods for collecting, handling and analyzing biological data. Research ranges from formulating models and theories about biological systems, to constructing algorithms and developing computer programs, and requires expertise in many traditional disciplines.
BiRC has a strong emphasis on molecular evolution, molecular population genetics, and statistical and algorithmic approaches to bioinformatics, and our research spans from addressing purely theoretical questions, to program development, applications and empirical collaborations.
BiRC is now part of the Institute of Molecular biology, where the opportunities for cross-collaboration and participation to a broader scientific community are within hand reach.
BiRC’s homepage.
What we offer
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The department/centre offers:
- state-of-the-art computing infrastructure
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
- a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
- a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
- a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is at BiRC, Universitetsbyen (university city) 81, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Prof Mikkel Heide Schierup at +4527782889 or mheide@birc.au.dk.
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 15 May 2024.
Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-05-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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