• Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Protein Engineering at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Prof. Janusz M. Bujnicki, offers a position for a

  Specialist Position bioinformatics software developer / data analyst

  Deadline for applications:  January 31^st, 2023. Preferred job starting date: March 1^st, 2023 or as soon as possible

  As a Specialist, you will be involved in the development of bioinformatics software, in particular programs for bioinformatics data analysis. The main goal of the work will be to integrate various programs developed in the team and third-party software, as well as maintenance and further development of the existing workflows. You will be also involved in the development of tools for task automation and house-keeping. You will be also involved in research projects, including bioinformatics data analyses. In such a case, as a contributor to research and software development, you may co-author scientific publications describing the relevant research.

   

  This position is ideal for you if you are a junior bioinformatician, interested in developing bioinformatics software for handling data related to RNA sequences, structures, and interactions, improving your skills while working in an interdisciplinary team, together with experienced software developers, molecular modelers, and experimental biologists.

   

  We offer:

  • Full-time contract (“umowa o pracę”) initially for 14 months (a period covered by a research grant), with an intended long-term extension depending on performance
  • Gross salary starting at ~5350 PLN/month with social security. Additional 13^th salary after working a minimum of six months in a given calendar year
  • Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual medical care package and membership in the MultiSport program
  • Scientific training, support from peers
  • Administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel

  We require:

  • M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related area.
  • Documented proficiency in programming in Python 2.7 / 3.8+ is essential. Candidates are requested to provide samples of their Python code.
  • Hands-on experience with software development tools and practices (git/github or other version control systems, unit testing, code reviews, etc.) is required
  • At least basic experience in bioinformatics is required
  • Programming in C/C++ is an advantage, but not required. Experience with other programming languages is an advantage. Applicants are asked to provide examples of their code for each language and programming skill they claim.
  • Proactive approach to achieving objectives, good interpersonal skills, collaborative and adaptive attitude
  • Very good command of English (written and oral communication)

  How to apply:

  • Email your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • In the subject of the message include "IIMCB-specialist-bioinfo" and your first and last name
  • Your application must be submitted in English and should contain: 1) a CV, 2) a cover letter including a short description of your key successes, and your key software/web development projects you are most proud of, 3) contacts to at least two potential referees. At this stage, please do not attach copies of diplomas, etc.
  • Please include the following statement in your CV: “I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Księcia Trojdena Street, 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available under the link https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2
  • We will contact only selected best candidates, who may be given additional questions and tasks as a part of the recruitment process
  • The competition may be extended or repeated until a suitable candidate who fulfills all requirements is found

  The Specialist will be selected from candidates in an open competition, according to the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as a part of HR Excellence in Research strategy https://tinyurl.com/54meyr6r

  The candidate will join the project entitled “Integrative modeling and structure determination of macromolecular complexes comprising RNA and protein” which is carried out as the MAESTRO 2017/26/A/NZ1/01083 grant of the Polish National Science Centre.

We would like to inform that the competition for Specialist has been closed. The selected candidates are Angana Ray and Rui Joao Lourerio."