Your role
In your role as a Bioinformatics Scientist, your main responsibility will be architecting and developing robust software modules and scalable workflows for efficient data release and management of the ever-growing volume of scientific information.
Responsibilities:
* Design and develop new software and data production pipelines for the UniProt database
* Maintain and optimise production pipeline scripts and software modules
* Organise, execute, monitor, and troubleshoot production procedures on a daily basis and ensure coordination with other staff members
* Assess new technologies and methods to improve the database production environment
* Undertake data collection, preprocessing, analysis, and present information using data visualization techniques
* Evaluate and propose solutions to biological challenges within data production
* Work closely with external scientists to conduct research, develop novel analysis pipelines to improve UniProt data quality
* Communicate and coordinate production work with UniProt Consortium members, software developers, and biologists involved in the database release cycle
The EBI is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community, with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation. The UniProt team provides a central resource on protein information and a solid set of services and computational analysis of protein data.
UniProt is produced by the UniProt Consortium - a collaboration between the EBI, the Protein Information Resource (PIR) and the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB).
You have
* A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Life Sciences or a related discipline
* At least 2 years professional software development experience in Python and/or Java
* Strong experience in Python or Java programming
* Experience developing computational pipelines using workflow systems like Nextflow
* Experience with SQL and relational database design principles, and Unix shell scripting
* Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to understand, debug and fix both scientific data and production code
* Familiar with source code management systems e.g. GIT
* Understanding of good coding practices and approaches (OOP, IoC, automated testing, clean code principles, code review)
* Good communication skills
* English language skills are essential
* Ideally, (s)he has already gained experience in a multilingual working environment
* Ability to work as part of a team of people with a range of skills and a diversity of backgrounds
* Enjoy working in an international environment
You may also have
* Good understanding of biological data
* Previous experience working with data centres/computing clusters (e.g. LSF or SLURM)
Contract length: 3 years
Salary: Grade 5 (monthly salary starting at £3,229 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + other paid benefits based on personal circumstances
Why join us
Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.
Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential. Watch this video to see how EMBL-EBI makes an impact.
Enjoy lots of benefits:
* Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
* Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns
* Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
* Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays
* Relocation package including installation grant (if required)
* Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
* Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
* Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.
What else you need to know
* International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Please take a look at our International Applicants page for further information.
* EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
* Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ & individuals from all nationalities.
* How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Closing Date
09/03/2025
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