IRB Barcelona seeks a Research Assistant for the Molecular Modeling and Bioinformatics group. We are looking for a candidate to work on research software development, designing, developing and maintaining biomolecular simulation tools and workflows to make them available to the scientific community.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS: Must Have – Required: Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biomedicine or similar.Programming Languages: Python, RVersion-control systems: Git (GitHub, GitLab)Software packaging (Conda, Containers)Fluent English and good teamwork skills.Excellent Linux OS skills.Desirable: Knowledge of the following technologies is advisableProgramming languages C, Fortran, PerlRead the Docs documentation processnoSQL databases (MongoDB or similar)iPython interactive computing (Jupyter)Environment Modules (HPC)Spack package managerVM/container deployment in Cloud infrastructuresWORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS: Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.International environment:The opportunity to join a prestigious, diverse and inclusive international research institution and to become a member of an established research group.The unique opportunity to work within an international consortium that brings together the most prominent European researchers in the field of computational biology.The unique opportunity to work closely with a High Performance Computing (HPC) centre as the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC), with one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe (Marenostrum IV), and recently selected by EuroHPC to host one of the largest European supercomputers (Marenostrum V).The possibility to work in multiple state-of-the-art platforms, such as Cloud infrastructures, Docker containers or HPC supercomputers.The unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary group which is currently involved in several National and European projects related to computational biology.Benefits: Continuous training in a high-quality environment with unique professional career opportunities.HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS: Number of positions available: 1Selection process:Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter, experience, management of research and innovation.Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.Job offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview.
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