Scientific Computing Support - Structural Biology

• University degree or PhD in Computer Science/Biocomputing/Computational Structural Biology, related fields or equivalent experience;
• Strong working knowledge of Linux flavours;
• Strong working knowledge of HPC job scheduling (SLURM);
• Understanding of GPU and accelerator technologies;
• Proficient in compilation and optimizations based on CPU instructions sets;
• Working experience with Spack and/or EasyBuild;
• Working experience with automation tools (Ansible);
• Working experience with software development lifecycle platform like Gitlab (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployement)
• Knowledgeable in scripting and parallelization (pdsh/clustershell/Python);
• Experience with Docker and/or Singularity;
• Fluency in English.

Highly desirable skills:

• Proven experience in common structural biology software (e.g. Relion, Cryosparc2, CCP4, CCP-EM, AlphaFold2 …)

Application Instructions

Please apply online sending:

• a full CV
• a motivation letter

Additional information

HT offers a highly collaborative, international culture to foster top quality, interdisciplinary research by promoting a vibrant environment consisting of independent research groups with access to outstanding graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and core facilities.

HT is an inclusive employer that fosters diversity and engages systematically to ensure that equal employment opportunities are provided without regard to age, race, creed, religion, sex, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognised status entitled to protection under applicable laws.

HT is offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to a leading, internationally competitive, research organisation that promotes a collegial and open atmosphere. The compensation package granted will be internationally competitive and comprise pension scheme, medical and other social benefits and support for relocation and installation.

Candidates coming to Italy for the first time, or returning after residing abroad, benefit from very attractive income tax benefits.

The position is based in Milan.

Number of positions offered: 1

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