Biosoftware developer

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET)  is dedicated to pursuing world-class research and delivering high-quality education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine and health technology. We conduct internationally acclaimed basic and applied research.

The TUNI Prostate Cancer Research Center (PCRC)  is a global leader in prostate cancer scientific research. The PCRC has over 60 employees or affiliates devoted to excellence in translating basic science research to improve health care. Our highly international, collegial team includes experts in medicine, molecular biology, cellular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, image analysis and software engineering. We are now looking for a Software Developer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your job is to develop Integrated Life Science Research (ILSR) database system designed to support the integration of clinical treatment methods and research via a system called Geoprostate. We are looking for a software developer who is creative, capable and eager to learn to join our ILSR and Geoprostate team. We offer an interesting opportunity to develop your skills with the latest web, security and database technologies. You will also get an excellent opportunity to work together with us towards reaching our common goal: to develop a system that enables more efficient, customized treatment methods for cancer patients and provide researchers valuable information in order for them to develop more precise and efficient cancer treatment methods.

REQUIREMENTS

• excellent software development capability using a current language such as Java, C++, C#, or others, previous experience in object-oriented and web programming, and SQL databases  
• strong desire to develop top quality web-based database applications 
• excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• at least one of the following: proven interest and expertise in image data processing, expertise in bioinformatics programming including Python, R, or Matlab, interest or expertise in artificial intelligence

WE OFFER

The position is from September 13, 2021 to September 30, 2022. The starting date is negotiable. Extension of two years is possible, if the project is successful. The candidate will be working on the Kauppi campus, Tampere, Finland, and by remote work. 

The salary of a software developer will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities.  According to the criteria applied to other staff, the position of a software developer is placed on level 8-9 of the job requirements scale. 

Tampere University offers many benefits to its employees, e.g. occupational health services, flexible working hours, high-quality sport services and affordable lunch opportunities on campus. Please read more about working at Tampere University .

International HR services offer their help with e.g. official issues in settling in Finland and Tampere. Tampere region is one of the fastest growing city areas in Finland. Tampere is the largest inland city in the Nordic countries and a traditional centre of the Finnish industry. Today, the city is best known for its high-tech expertise and extensive knowhow in various fields. Tampere is also the most popular city in Finland for higher education studies.

TRIAL PERIOD

Trial period of six (6) months applies.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system using the buttons below. Curriculum vitae must be attached to the application. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2021 (23:59 EEST /UTC +3).

For further information on the position please contact Professor Steve Bova, [email protected]