Postdoc fellow in clinical & translational medicine informatics

Université du Luxembourg; Merzig; Vor Ort; EUR 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Luxembourg is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a 36-month fixed-term contract at its Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine. This position involves developing secure data systems for clinical data integration in neurodegenerative disease research, suitable for a candidate with a PhD and expertise in bioinformatics and data analytics.

Leistungen

Multilingual and international environment

High-quality equipment

Close ties to the Luxembourg labor market

Qualifikationen

• PhD in relevant field required.
• Experience in data systems development and analytics.
• Strong understanding of clinical and biomedical research.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate the development of data systems and analytics platforms.
• Act as a liaison between data providers and IT developers.
• Ensure adherence to data protection regulations.

Kenntnisse

Bioinformatics

Data integration

Data analytics

Communication

Organization

Ausbildung

PhD in computer science, computational biology, or bioinformatics

Tools

Apache Spark

Databricks

Hadoop

Talend

Python

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg.

We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and in silico . We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines : computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary, and together we contribute to science and society.

Your role

Successful candidate will join the Clinical and Translational Informatics, led by Dr. Venkata Satagopam, which focuses on bridging translational medicine and bioinformatics through innovative data integration, visualisation, and advanced analytics. Our research integrates bioinformatics, data science, and IT solutions to advance digital health and translational medicine using a "bench-to-bedside" approach. By harmonising and analysing diverse biomedical data, while focusing on the secure data processing and predictive modelling, we aim to drive progress in translational medicine, improving diagnostics and healthcare solutions. For more information, please visit our page.

You will be the scientific liaison for a team developing secure and FAIR-compliant data platforms for storing, managing, and sharing clinical data from neurodegenerative disease cohorts. You will be responsible for :

• Technically contribute and coordinate the development and implementation of data systems and analysis platforms with the platform development team (developers, data managers, scientists)
• Supporting strategic planning and integration of new data modalities, metadata standards, and ontologies into the platform
• Acting as liaison between data providers, IT developers and data governance teams
• Ensuring scientific alignment and adherence to ethical, legal, and data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR)
• Tracking deliverables, reporting progress, and supporting technical documentation and consortium communication
• Representing the group in consortium meetings, and stakeholder interactions

If you meet the required education and experience but don't tick every technical skill listed, we still encourage you to apply! We value motivation, and willingness to learn, and a passion for data systems and research infrastructure.

For further information, please contact Dr. Venkata SATAGOPAM (email address : ).

Your profile

• A PhD in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics or related fields, with an interest in biomedical informatics and translational medicine.
• Strong conceptual understanding of clinical and biomedical research, data standards, and research infrastructures
• Prior hands-on experience in the development and implementation of data systems and / or analytics platform(s)
• Technical experience in tools like Apache Spark, Databricks, or Hadoop, ETL frameworks like Talend / NiFi / Knime, Programming in Python and SQL. Experience with version control systems (Git, CI / CD); Java / Scala is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration like Docker and Kubernetes; Experience in Cloud platforms with services like S3, Redshift is a plus
• Prior experience in coordinating scientific or EU-funded projects, ideally in translational research or platform development is an asset
• Knowledge of data models (e.g. OMOP CDM), biobanking, or metadata harmonization is an asset
• Comfortable working across disciplines, translating between technical, clinical, and scientific teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an asset

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include :

• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications and projects
• A cover letter describing experience and future interests
• Contact information and recommendation letters from at least three referees

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information :

• Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Internal Title : Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference : UOL07485

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).