scientific programmer / bioinformatician / data scientist

Scientific programmer / bioinformatician / data scientist

IMBA – Institute of Molecular Biotechnology is one of the leading life sciences institutes in Europe, funded by the Austrian Academy of Sciences. IMBA is located at the Vienna BioCenter, a vibrant cluster of universities, research institutes, and biotech companies.
The Gerlich laboratory investigates fundamental cellular processes using advanced microscopy, high-throughput DNA sequencing, and biophysical approaches. Our team has developed the open-source software HiCognition for genomics data analysis (https://www.hicognition.com ) and various tools for automated quantification of microscopy data. We search for a bioinformatician/ data scientist/ scientific programmer to join our team.
The tasks for the new team member include implementing and applying computational methods to analyze high-throughput microscopy and genomics data. Furthermore, we offer the possibility to develop independent projects as well as contributions to scientific publications including co-authorship.
• Applicants should hold a degree (BSc, MSc, or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Biology, Physics, or related disciplines.
• They should be proficient in image analysis, machine learning, and software development (preferentially Python).
• They should have the ability to develop customized analysis pipelines from raw data processing to visualizations.
• Candidates are expected to be fluent in English and have good communication- and interpersonal skills such that they become an integral part of our team.
In this position you will:
• Develop and implement cutting-edge image analysis tools
• Develop new genomics data analysis procedures
• Expand the open-source software platform HiCognition
• Build robust data processing pipelines that transform high-throughput experimental data into actionable knowledge
• Train and help biologists analyze their imaging and genomics data

We offer a young and dynamic working environment and access to world-class research infrastructure. IMBA is an internationally recognized research institute in the life sciences located at the Vienna BioCenter, which is home to more than 1000 scientists of 69 nationalities. IMBA offers outstanding support, competitive salaries, and excellent social benefits in Vienna, consistently ranked top in the Mercer quality of living surveys.

Applications should include:
• A motivation letter and CV including your scientific interests and achievements
• Contact information of two referees
• A selected list of GitHub (or similar) repositories you contributed to or code samples

Please submit your applications online by January 4th 2023.
Further information
https://www.imba.oeaw.ac.at/research/daniel-gerlich
https://www.hicognition.com