Department: RECETOX – Faculty of Sciences
Deadline: February 28, 2022
Start date: after agreement
Type of employment: full time | part time
Working area: IS/IT: Development of applications and systems
Bursar of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University announces an open competition for the Software Developer (R/Python/Galaxy)
Workplace: RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
Business hours: full time, 40 hours per week / part time, 20 hours per week
Expected start date: as soon as possible, or negotiable regarding immigration deadlines for non-EU applicants
Number of open positions: 2
Registration deadline: February 28, 2022 or until the position is filled
RECETOX focuses on interdisciplinary environmental and health research and education, studying toxic compounds and their behavior, transport and bioaccumulation to assess environmental effects, assess exposure and risks to human health and developing technologies and biotechnologies to break them down. https://www.recetox.muni.cz/en
job description
We are looking for a motivated SW Developer with a strong technological background for the development of mass spectrometry data processing pipelines, tools and workflows. The main objective is to develop a suite of tools within the Galaxy framework to process mass spectrometry data for the identification and quantification of small molecules (e.g. pesticides and other environmental pollutants) in biological samples in order to to understand the interactions of the environment and health (see EIRENE for more details).
We emphasize sustainable, long-term and open development and rely on professional SW development standards to achieve repeatable results. As a member of our international and multidisciplinary team within the Spectrometric (IR) Data Processing and Analysis Research Infrastructure, you will implement robust and well-tested software (mainly R and Python) and contribute to projects open source with respective methodologies (pull requests, critical code, etc).
The position offers time flexibility, a high level of interdisciplinarity in the fields of applied informatics, bioinformatics and analytical chemistry with vast potential for developing your expertise. As a member of RI, the position offers a unique opportunity for long-term commitment in the academic field and potential for international collaboration with other European RIs.
Responsibilities may include
- Development of scientific computer applications, modification and extensions of third-party applications, mainly for mass spectrometry
- Writing software and project documentation
- Implementation of automatic tests
- Packaging software into reusable components
- Ongoing communication with scientists and users to understand the problem to be solved
- Informal specifications of algorithms, mathematical formulas, technical requirements
- Engagement in open source projects with external partners
- Creation of presentations for internal and external use (e.g. workshops, conferences, …)
Skills and Qualifications
We are waiting
- Creativity, open-mindedness, continuous search for improvements, innovative thinking
- Continuous self-training in the workplace
- Extensive engagement in collaborative software development tasks (code reviews, documentation writing, upstream contributions)
We require that
- Master’s level knowledge in computer science, electrical engineering or computational disciplines in natural sciences (bioinformatics, computational chemistry, etc.)
- Some experience in developing collaborative software
- Willingness to gradually learn the field of research
- Good English skills
Beneficial to have/know
- Knowledge of additional programming languages (Java, C++, C#, Julia)
- Experience with the following frameworks/technologies: Workflow Engines (eg Galaxy), Containers (eg Docker), Git, SSH, Package Managers (eg Conda)
- Experience in mass spectrometry data processing or other knowledge of the field
- Professional experience as a software engineer (or comparable) in the industry
We offer
- Dynamic work environment and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
- The dynamic group surrounded by an international team of experts
- Participation in national and international projects
- Social advantages: 6 weeks of leave per year, health insurance, contribution to pension insurance, meal vouchers, language courses at a reduced price, etc.
- Assistance with your move – more information here https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/international-staff-office-iso
- Brno offers a high quality of life; it is a university town with many cultures and very family friendly https://brnoregion.com/work
- We offer a first meeting of one year with the possibility of extension on mutual satisfaction.
Application process
Applicants must provide the following information in English
- CV (European standard recommended)
- Cover letter
The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2022. A review of applications will be made on an ongoing basis as they are received and until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates meeting the requirements will be invited for personal or team interviews.
The request must be submitted online via electronic application (Please use the link in the e-Application section below). After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz.
Contact: hr-rcx@recetox.muni.cz, Barbora Chlubná.
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Selection process
Applications received will be carefully considered in accordance with the principles of the EU Researcher’s Charter and Code. Selection criteria: (i) meet the qualification requirements described above, (ii) provide all required documents. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be viewed here.
Masaryk University Faculty of Science is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
More about
Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic with nine faculties, over 5,000 employees and over 30,000 students. As a comprehensive, research-intensive university with a strong international reputation, our mission is to pursue top quality research and education.
Faculty of Sciences MU, proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research award from the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering academic training (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes) closely linked to primary and applied research and secondary education of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit at Masaryk University, generating about 40% of UM’s research output.
Brno, the capital of the South Moravia region, located roughly halfway between Prague and Vienna, it is the second largest university town in the Czech Republic and a modern metropolis with a long history and culture. Recognizing the important role of the university in making Brno one of the most innovative cities in the CEE region, it continuously supports, together with the South Moravian region, the scientific, start-up and high- local tech.
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