Data Scientist, Bioinformatician as Database and Web Developer (m/f/div)

In close collaboration with scientific infrastructure and core IT, you will be developing and maintaining a growing number of web services and databases and repositories for internal web services as well as for the analysis of large-scale proteomics, metabolomics, FACS, and bioimaging data. Your tasks will include:

• Ensuring availability and security of these services, as well as the consistency and quality of the scientific data processing chain
• The support and training of users in proteomics, metabolomics, and bioimage data analysis (e.g. OMERO) and the web-based solutions
• Add new features to the existing database and web services, continuously improve their reliability, usability, and performance
• Proactively interact with facility staff and other stakeholders to identify challenges and solutions

We are looking for a motivated team player with strong communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic environment. Prior experience with Django and OMERO and project development in the context of an omics or bioimaging core facility is a strong plus.

Requirements

• University degree in bioinformatics, data sciences, data engineering, image analysis, or equivalent experience
• Strong programming skills (Python, PHP) with proven experience in software development
• Ability to self-organize and prioritize diverse tasks
• Fluency in the English language

Desired skills

• At least two years of practical experience with proven experience in software development and deployment (e.g. git, CI testing)
• Solid understanding of modern web technology and frameworks (Django, JavaScript, PHP)
• In-depth experience with translation of omics laboratory requirements to database solutions (LIMS development)
• Database management skills (PostgreSQL)
• Extensive experience with container solutions (Docker, Apptainer, Podman) and administration of linux servers
• Experience in set-up and administration of OMERO servers
• Experience with automated bioimage data analysis (Fiji, KNIME, CellProfiler, etc.)
• Experience in project management and timely delivery of tasks
• German language skills

Located in a region that connects Germany, France, and Switzerland, our institute offers an international research environment with outstanding infrastructure facilities and a positive working atmosphere that places a high value on work-life balance.

• Payment according to TVöD up to a maximum of E 13 if the collectively agreed and personal requirements are fulfilled
• Initial two-year position with possibility of a permanent position afterwards
• Social benefits in line with public service (VBL)
• Additional performance-related remuneration component
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Good public transport connections and subsidy for job ticket
• Challenging work in a modern working environment
• Mobile working at a location of your choice within Germany is possible up to a maximum of 40 % of the regular weekly working hours in justified cases
• Catering provided by the institute’s own cafeteria on site and shopping facilities within walking distance
• Welcome service
• Family-friendly offers (affiliated daycare center at the institute, parent-child room, breastfeeding room)

We value and promote diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.