PRINCIPAL ENGINEER/ HEAD ENGINEER/ SENIOR ENGINEER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SCIENCE

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER/ HEAD ENGINEER/ SENIOR ENGINEER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SCIENCE
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Principal engineer/Head engineer/Senior engineer

About the position...

Duties/tasks:

• Perform bioinformatic services for GCF-users, such as planning experimental designs and analysis of NGS data across various platforms, including exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, Single cell sequencing, and 16S metagenome sequencing.
• Developing, updating, and benchmarking analysis tools and pipelines to ensure accurate and efficient processing of genomics data in collaboration with ELIXIR Norway.
• Maintaining and evolving systems for data storage and management, covering logging, reporting, sharing, transfer, and secure deletion of data.
• Training GCF-users and teaching within courses and workshops.

Other tasks may be included.

Qualifications and personal attributes:

• The applicant must hold an MSc. degree or PhD in Bioinformatics or a closely related field. In exceptional cases, a well-qualified candidate with a bachelor's degree and corresponding practical experience may be considered.
• Bioinformatics tools and pipelines for NGS-data: Must have good knowledge about and/or practical experience with different bioinformatic tools and pipelines for handling and analysis of NGS-data, such as whole genome (WGS)-data, exome (WES)-data, and RNA-sequencing (RNA-Seq). This includes tools like GATK, FastQC, BWA, SAM-tools, HiSAt, STAR, CellRanger, VEP, and proficiency in using R/Python packages for data analysis and visualization. Experience with the DRAGEN Bio-IT platform is considered advantageous.
• Programming language: Must have experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R, shell/awk scripting), along with knowledge of technologies like git and docker.
• Pipeline development: Experience in the development and management of pipelines on Linux-based operating systems is desirable.
• Workflow tools: Knowledge of Nextflow, snakemake, and singularity is desirable for efficient data analysis and workflow management.
• Knowledge databases: Familiarity with relevant public databases such as NCBI, ENSEMBL, DDBJ, ClinVar, etc. is desirable.
• Language skills: The candidate must possess fluent speaking and writing skills in English. Communication skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language are considered advantageous.'

 

We would like a person who:

• Is open-minded, friendly, approachable, and responsible.
• High level of motivation for performing bioinformatic services.
• Is willing to learn and adapt to new knowledge.
• Prefer working in a disciplined, organized, and well-documented manner. This ensures that tasks are completed efficiently and with a high level of accuracy.
• Has good collaboration skills and is efficient in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Capable of both team-based and independent work.

 

If you like to provide service to solve complex bioinformatics challenges and contribute to excellent research, then the GCF-team in close cooperation with ELIXIR Norway will be a place for you.

While assessing the applicants, we will put great emphasis on the personal qualities that are necessary for the position.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Principal engineer salary NOK 480 900 – 516 800 (code 1085, pay grade 47-52, with bachelor’s degree), salary NOK 524 700 – 565 900 (code 1085, pay grade 53- 58, with master’s degree).
• Head engineer salary NOK 575 400 – 604 900 (code 1087, pay grade 59-62, with bachelor’s/ master’s degree), salary NOK 575 400 – 646 000 (code 1087, pay grade 59-66, with PhD-degree).
• Senior engineer salary NOK 646 000 – 692 400 (code 1181, pay grade 66-72 with master’s degree), salary NOK 646 000 – 720 100 (code 1181, pay grade 66-72, with PhD-degree)
• Salary gross p.a. for a full-time position in the state salary scale. In the case of a highly qualified applicant, a higher salary may be considered.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

Professor Vidar M. Steen, Department of Clinical Science. Phone: 55975327. E-mail: [email protected]

Aashish Srivastava, Senior engineer in Bioinformatics. Phone: 96212342. E-mail: [email protected]

Rita Holdhus, Core Facility Manager at GCF. Phone: 41201831. E-mail: [email protected]

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

About The University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are five departments and eight centres at Faculty of Medicine.

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Deadline

25th February 2024

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Permanent

Place of service
Jonas Lies vei 87, 5021 Bergen

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