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University of Luxembourg
Belval, Luxembourg

Full-stack Scientific Python

developer
• Deadline: Dec. 31, 2021
• Career levels: Master, Other, PhD student, Research Associate, Software Engineer
• Keywords: Data management, Energy efficiency / Low-power computing, Memory, Other, Storage / IO

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary
character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees
from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of
Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial
Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary
research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher
Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University
Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Within the University, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is a highly interdisciplinary research
centre (IC), integrating experimental biology and computational biology approaches in order to develop the foundation
of a future predictive, preventive and personalized medicine.

We are looking for an experienced Python developer to work in the scientific research projects and application
development including data curation & extract-transform-load (ETL) pipelines, data analysis, sharing and exploration
platforms. The developer will be involved in the globally important projects like ORCHESTRA
(https://orchestra-cohort.eu/).

Your Role...

• Contribute to the collection of users’ requirements and design of new features Write reliable and efficient code to
support project deliverables and application development
• Work closely with other team members aiming for a high level of quality and user satisfaction
• Understand the challenge and propose a solution if necessary
• Design and develop tests using test automation suits
• Become a key actor of continuous improvement and innovation within the group

What we expect from you…

• A University Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in computation, bioinformatics, or mathematics with the
relevant programming knowledge in Python
• A technology enthusiast with wide technological adaptability
• Autonomous, dynamic and curious
• Specific requirement - Python – Strong industrial or academic research experience in Python using following
technologies or libraries (must have)
• Python datatypes and data-structure
• Python iterators and functions

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 • Python object and classes
• Numpy and Pandas
• Additional Python requirements (recommended)
• Data science packages including Scikit-learn
• Web framework including Flask and/or Django
• Working knowledge of connecting with data-base systems
• Working knowledge of LINUX based systems
• Shell and/or Awk
• Experience in deploying applications
• Working knowledge of code versioning systems (e.g. git)
• Expertise in the following is considered an advantage but is NOT mandatory:
• Working knowledge of clinical, pharma, or biological data
• R & Bioconductor
• RDBMS, SQL
• NoSQL databases like Mongo, REDIS
• Elastic
• A fully funded Scientific Application Developer position with a competitive salary based on the candidate's
experience
• Valuable experience in EU Commission funded projects and pandemic response preparedness initiatives
• Participate in the building of state-of-the-art translational medicine platform to enable precision medicine
• An opportunity to join the fast-growing Bioinformatics Core Facility group headed by Dr. Reinhard Schneider at
LCSB
• A multidisciplinary environment which encourages learning, exploration, and initiatives
• A truly international team
• Modern, bright, and no-cubicle office room at Belval, Luxembourg

In Short...

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week Location: Belval Internal
Title: Research and development specialist Job Reference: UOL04452

How to apply...

Online applications should be addressed to: Prof. Dr. Reinhard Schneider, Head of the Bioinformatics Core Facility and
Head of the ELIXIR-Luxembourg Node.

We encourage early application.

Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae

• Cover letter mentioning the reference number
• List of software projects and/or publications
• Description of past experience and future interests
• Name and addresses of three referees

All applications will be handled in the strict confidentiality. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications
by email will not be considered.

© 2024 HiPEAC, High Performance, Edge And Cloud computing.

The HiPEAC project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme under grant agreement number 101069836.
The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any
discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

Further information...

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Venkata Satagopam (venkata.satagopam@uni.lu), Research Scientist, Bioinformatics Core Facility and Technical
coordinator of the ELIXIR-Luxembourg Node.

© 2024 HiPEAC, High Performance, Edge And Cloud computing.

The HiPEAC project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme under grant agreement number 101069836.