The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and the Spanish National Bioinformatics Institute (INB) are at the forefront of computational research and infrastructure development. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge infrastructure for ELIXIR projects and health-related research, enabling advancements in bioinformatics and computational biology. We are looking for a talented Research Engineer to join our team and contribute to these innovative projects.
If you are passionate about developing infrastructure for health data projects and have the skills and qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.
Key Duties
- Programming: Demonstrate mid to advanced knowledge of programming and good practices, particularly in Python, Java, and/or R (other languages are also welcome).
- Software Architecture: Assist in designing and planning the development of software architecture and its components.
- API Integration: Integrate our developments with external APIs.
- Documentation: Document and publish data and software following FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) standards.
Requirements
- Education
* Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
* MSc in Bioinformatics or equivalent experience is desirable but not mandatory.
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
* Strong development skills and experience with UNIX/LINUX environments.
* Familiarity with container development using Docker and/or Kubernetes.
* Experience working in a collaborative software development environment (e.g., git, CI/CD, documentation).
- Competences
* Interest in applying computer science to biomedical sciences.
* Ability to explore and learn new technologies.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Conditions
- The position will be located at BSC within the Life Sciences Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
- Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
- Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
- Starting date: ASAP
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be made through the application form placed in the bottom of the BSC website and contain:
- A full CV in English including contact details
- A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references - Applications without this document will not be considered.
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
The panel will make a final decision and all candidates who had contacts with them will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC we are seeking continuous improvement in our recruitment processes, for any suggestions or feedback/complaints about our Recruitment Processes, please contact recruitment@bsc.es
Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc. BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
* Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
* MSc in Bioinformatics or equivalent experience is desirable, but not mandatory.
Application form at the bottom of the vacancy page www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/42724lsinbre1re2
All applications must be made through the application form and contain:
- A full CV in English including contact details
- A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references - Applications without this document will not be considered
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
The panel will make a final decision and all candidates who had contacts with them will receive a feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.