Bioinformatician / Data Manager

Job title:

Bioinformatician / Data Manager

Company

VIB

Job description

The Rademakers Lab at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurolgy [https://rademakerslab.sites.vib.be/en] is looking for a full-time bioinformatician/data manager to support our team in analyzing, obtaining, maintaining and using publicly available as well as internal patient, sample and omics data in the context of neurodegenerative research. The Rademakers Lab addresses a broad set of questions related to frontotemporal dementia and related neurodegenerative disorders, with an emphasis on understanding the genetic etiology and developing diagnostics and treatment methods for these diseases. For this purpose, we generate and analyze large datasets, including short and long-read genome sequencing of hundreds of patient- and control individuals, single-nuclei transcriptome sequencing, proteomics, and methods to analyze the methylome. We now seek to expand our team with someone who will assist in processing sequencing data, participate in a number of research programs as bioinformatics support, and contribute to the development of software and pipelines.Job description and tasks
As our bioinformatician and data manager, you will work closely with the PI, postdocs, and PhD students in the team. You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting our internal and externally acquired patient, sample, and associated genomics, transcriptomics, and other ‘-omics’ datasets. You will acquire specific publicly available datasets and process them using in-house pipelines. You will also provide support for our internal databases and analysis pipelines.
Perform bioinformatic analyses of genomic and transcriptomic data setsConsulting with our research group to get to know different needsSubmission and transfer of dataManage the requests to send out data to collaborators and external partiesScouting for publicly available datasets and downloading the appropriate ones for research in the centerPrepare documentation for accessing the publicly available datasets and maintain the resource. Maintain an overview of what we already have in-house of datasets
Your profile
Able to work independently with attention to detail and to respect deadlinesProficiency in the Linux environment and cluster experienceProgramming skills in Python or RKeen interest in sequencing data processing and analysisExperience with a workflow system such as Snakemake or Nextflow is a plusExperience with data analysis of long-read sequencing and awareness of the biotechnological background is a plus.Interest in and aptitude for IT, especially in data management. Previous experience working in data management is a plus.Basic knowledge of different life science datasets, previous experience with larger sequencing datasets is a plus.Understand the importance of publicly available assets in scientific research.Knowing data protection rules and other regulatory rules and directives concerning biological data is a plusMotivated and independent while being able to interact effectively with other members of the teamGood verbal and written communication skills in English; Dutch language proficiency is a plusTeam player with good time management, communication, and organizational skillsCandidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in bioinformatics are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is also open to candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in other life science fields and equivalent experience in bioinformatics and data analysis.We offer
Exciting opportunity to work with a highly motivated team in an international research environmentOpportunity to further develop your skills and be guided by experts in the fields of sequencing and data analysisProfessional development through regular mentorship, training opportunities, and collaborative projects.The opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in an inspiring, supportive, and international environment.Full-time position with an open-ended contractPension planFull reimbursement if you come to the lab by public transportBike allowance if you come to the lab by bikeEco-chequesInternet feeClosing week between Christmas and New YearStarting date as soon as possible.How to apply?
Submit your application through the online application tool, and be sure to include the following:
A cover letter detailing your interests, experience, and motivation to join the teamA detailed curriculum vitaeFor more information, please contact jobs.cmn@uantwerpen.vib.be [mailto:jobs.cmn@uantwerpen.vib.be]
More information about our research center can be found on https://cmn.sites.vib.be/en/labs [https://cmn.sites.vib.be/en/labs]

Expected salary

Location

Antwerpen

Job date

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:31:59 GMT

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