6 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS- Department
BU- Research Field
Computer science- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Portugal- Application Deadline
15 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
35- Offer Starting Date
1 Apr 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE- Reference Number
n/a- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job: Junior Bioinformatician
Reference: BIOPOLIS 2024-17
Main research field: Bioinformatics
A position for a Junior Bioinformatician (reference BIOPOLIS 2024-17) is now open at CIBIO/Associação BIOPOLIS in the scope of european research projects, such as “eDNAqua-plan - A Plan towards an eDNA reference library and data repository for Aquatic Organisms, navigating Europe towards the next generation biodiversity monitoring” and “DNAquaIMG: Innovating transnational aquatic biodiversity monitoring using high-throughput DNA tools and automated image recognition”.
Admission requirements: Applications can be submitted by any national, foreign, and stateless candidate(s) holding a MSc degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or a closely related field.
We seek candidates that:
- Have 1-2 years of experience as a bioinformatician or a similar role.
- Are competent in Linux operating systems and scripting languages (Shell/Bash).
- Have experience working with high-throughput sequencing (HTS) data.
- Are proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, including statistics and software packages (R, Python), including R notebooks and Jupyter Notebooks.
- Have working knowledge of software development methodologies and tools (e.g., git, CI/CD).
- Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Can work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
In addition, outstanding candidates will:
- Have experience with Docker, Conda, and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
- Have relevant certifications or training in data management, data governance, bioinformatics, or related fields.
Working plan: The successful candidate will play a crucial role in multiple tasks within the scope of the projects, namely:
Evaluation of candidates will be performed according to the following criteria:
The top-most ranked candidates (with more than 50% at the curricular evaluation) will be selected for an interview. The final rank will be calculated by the weighted average of the interview (40%) and the original ranked mark (60%). The interview will focus on the motivation of the candidate and his/her knowledge of the subject of this call. It may also include a technical discussion and/or technical questions. The jury will not choose any of the candidates if they fail to demonstrate that they are a good fit for the position.
Applicable legislation: Portuguese Labour Code, approved by Law 7/2009 of February 12, in its current form.
Workplace: The work will be carried out at the CIBIO-InBIO/BIOPOLIS, in Vairão, Vila do Conde.
The contract is expected to start on 01/04/2024.
Monthly remuneration: Level 20 of the Single Salary Table (TRU), approved by Order no. 1553-C/2008 of December 31st, i.e. 1596,51 €
Jury composition: The Jury will be chaired by Dr. Nuno Fonseca (CIBIO), having as effective members Dr. António Muñoz (CIBIO) and Dr. Filipa Martins (CIBIO).
Publicity and communication of results: All candidates will be informed by email about the result of their application.
Application: The call for applications is open between 07/03/2024 to 15/03/2024 (24:00 GMT). The applications are formalized at the electronic address http://www.cibio.pt with following documents in a digital form, in PDF format: curriculum vitae, certificate of qualifications and other relevant documents. Admitted and excluded candidates will be notified by e-mail with receipt of delivery of the notification.
After notification, the candidates have 10 working days to comment.
The present competition is exclusively aimed at filling the indicated vacancy and may be terminated until the homologation of the final ranking list of candidates, and expires with the respective occupation of the job position on offer. The Jury reserves the right not to choose any candidate and to terminate the job offer if no candidates sufficiently demonstrate the required competencies and qualifications outlined in the job description.
Non-discrimination and equal access policy: The BIOPOLIS Association actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, whereby no candidate may be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty on the grounds of ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Computer science
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS
- Country
- Portugal
- State/Province
- Porto
- City
- Vairão
- Postal Code
- 4485-661
- Street
- RUA PADRE ARMANDO QUINTAS N7
Where to apply
- Website
http://www.cibio.pt
Contact
- State/Province
VILA DO CONDE- City
Vairão- Website
https://www.biopolis.pt/en/- Street
RUA PADRE ARMANDO QUINTAS N7- Postal Code
4485-661
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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