Part-time programmer/bioinformatician for maintenance and support of bioinformatic tools - DTU Food

DTU Food, Research Group for Genomic Epidemiology, is looking for an independent part-time employee with interests in programming and software development to help us with support and maintenance of our bioinformatic web-tools.
DTU Food, Research Group for Genomic Epidemiology, is looking for an independent part-time employee with interests in programming and software development to help us with support and maintenance of our bioinformatic web-tools.

The position is for 2 years, and the right candidate could be a student.

The job
In this role you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with development and maintenance of current and new bioinformatic tools
• Technical support. Answering emails from users of our web-tools.

We understand that you may not have extensive experience and the tasks assigned to you will be tailored to your current skill level, ensuring a valuable learning experience.

Our expectations of you
We are looking for a colleague with python programming and Unix command line experience. It is an advantage, but not a requirement, if you have some experience with our online tools on our platform (http://www.genomicepidemiology.org).

Furthermore, we expect you to be able to work independently solving appointed assignments. Most inquiries regarding support will be in English so good English skills are required.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
Depending on your profile salary and employment terms will be in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for IT employees (Prosa) in the service of the state or (if you have a BSc degree) the appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) (employment as AC-bachelor).

The position is for 10-15 hours per week (to be agreed with the relevant candidate) and the contract will be for 2 years.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 11 July 2024.Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Senior Researcher Rolf Sommer Kaas, [email protected].

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The Research Group for Genomic Epidemiology conducts targeted research with the aim of predicting and preventing infectious diseases in humans and animals, as well as supporting global detection and control with a special emphasis on antimicrobial resistance and food borne infections.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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