Bioinformatician for human genetics

31 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc)

Research Field

Medical sciences
Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

26 Jun 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Join our team of 30 bioinformaticians within the Department of Human Genetics and contribute to the development and implementation of cutting-edge genetic analysis technologies for patient diagnostics.

Within the Department of Human Genetics, we implement and apply the latest genome analysis technologies for patient diagnostics including, exome and genome sequencing, long-read sequencing for many different genetic tests. In collaboration with the Laboratory of Tumor Genetics we have developed tests for cancer genetics such as targeted gene panels, whole exome and shallow whole genome sequencing of FFPE material and liquid biopsies. We are looking for a bioinformatician to support the further development as well as new development of tumor genetic tests.

You work within a large group of around 30 bioinformaticians embedded in the Department of Human Genetics responsible for the analysis of genetic data for patient diagnostics. Within that group, you will work within the team that is responsible for tumor genetic applications. Your work will consist of improving and implementing new features into existing analysis pipelines and developing analysis workflows for new technologies

Requirements
Specific Requirements

You have a master’s degree or PhD in bioinformatics or related discipline. You are goal-oriented and able to work independently and efficiently, and you have a drive to finish projects. You will work in close collaboration with molecular geneticists and other bioinformaticians and therefore need a proactive and collaborative attitude and excellent communication skills. Moreover you have experience in Linux and Java programming.
And you also have a good understanding of genetics and are eager to learn new advancements in the field.

Additional Information
Benefits

Working at Radboud university medical center means that you are ahead of the curve and working together on the healthcare of the future. And there is more. Our secondary terms of employment are impressive. These are fully tailored to you thanks to our Employment Conditions Selection Model. At Radboud university medical center, you will be given trust, and you will take the responsibility to handle everything together.

• A gross monthly salary between € 3.230 and € 5.088 (scale 10) based on full-time employment.
• From 1 November 2023 the wages will increase by 4%.
• An annual vacation allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• If you work irregular hours, you will receive an allowance.
• As a full-time employee (36 hours per week), you are entitled to approximately 168 vacation hours (over 23 days) per year.
• Radboud university medical center pays 70% of the pension premium. You pay the rest of the premium with your gross salary.
• You get a discount on health insurance as well: you can take advantage of two group health insurance plans. UMC Zorgverzekering and CZ collectief.
• We provide annual courses, both professional and personal.

In addition to our terms of employment , we also offer employees various other attractive facilities, such as childcare and sports facilities. Want to learn more? Take a look at the CAO UMC .

Selection process

Any questions? Please contact Christian Gilissen, PhD , Professor in Genome Bioinformatics | Head of bioinformatics via (024) 366 89 40 or contact Marjolijn Ligtenberg , Professor in Molecular Tumor Genetics | Head of the Laboratory for Tumor Genetics via (024) 361 77 49. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Additional comments

Any questions? Please contact Christian Gilissen, PhD , Professor in Genome Bioinformatics | Head of bioinformatics via (024) 366 89 40 or contact Marjolijn Ligtenberg , Professor in Molecular Tumor Genetics | Head of the Laboratory for Tumor Genetics via (024) 361 77 49. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/328489/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Radboudumc

Country

Netherlands

City

Nijmegen

Postal Code

6525 GA

Street

Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/328489/bioinformatician-for-human-genetics/app…

Contact

City

Nijmegen

Website

http://www.radboudumc.nl/

Street

Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10

Postal Code

6525 GA

STATUS: EXPIRED