Research Software Engineer at EMBL-Heidelberg

We are looking to recruit an experienced Research Software Engineer to develop and deploy a cloud environment for bioimage informatics.

About EMBL

EMBL is Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences, performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry, and computer science. We are an international, innovative, and interdisciplinary organization with over 1600 employees across six sites in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble, and Rome. Our mission includes training scientists, developing new instruments and methods, and engaging in technology transfer activities.

Project Context

The increasing size of microscopy imaging data sets makes cell biology a data-intensive discipline. Our Cell Biology and Biophysics Computational Support team helps scientists analyze complex quantitative data. We aim to expand our team to build a computational environment enabling cloud-based, data-driven biological research, contributing to Euro-BioImaging and the EOSC-Life project.

Your Role

1. Implement tools and workflows to manage and analyze image data in the cloud, providing a robust, user-friendly infrastructure for remote data handling.
2. Engage with relevant communities through organizing and participating in workshops, hackathons, and other community events.
3. Collaborate with partners in Euro-BioImaging and EOSC-Life, with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

You have

- Experience in developing cloud-based data management and analysis tools.

- Familiarity with bioimaging and image analysis software.

- Knowledge of the Galaxy platform and/or CWL is advantageous.

You might also have

- Experience with bioimaging software and workflows.

What We Offer

Join an international environment with a unique concentration of scientific and technical expertise. EMBL offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation support, and an excellent on-campus childcare facility. We promote an inclusive, family-friendly workplace and foster collaboration among bioinformaticians and experimental scientists.

Additional Information

EMBL is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Fixed-term contracts are renewable based on circumstances. For more details, visit our website or contact us directly.