Full-stack Python software developer

About us...

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.

Successful candidates will join the Bioinformatics Core, led by Prof. Reinhard Schneider, which focuses on managing and analyzing complex biomedical and clinical data in translational research projects. We are internationally and nationally recognized for our GDPR compliant data hosting solutions and data management systems. We develop innovative methodologies for data mining, federated data analysis, and data FAIRification. We strongly advocate following responsible reproducible research (R3) principles and best practices in software development. For more information, please visit our website

We are looking for a full stack developer to work on different applications developed in-house including text-mining pipelines, data sharing & exploration platforms and data protection tools.

Your Role...

• Contribute to the collection of users' requirements and design of new features
• Write reliable and efficient code
• Work closely with other team members aiming for a high level of quality and user satisfaction
• Design and develop tests using test automation suits
• Become a key actor of continuous improvement and innovation within the group

What we expect from you…

Mandatory:

• A University master's degree in computer science or in another field but with equivalent proven experience as software developer
• An interest in state-of-the-art technologies
• Autonomous, dynamic and curious
• Knowledge of the following technologies:
• Python
• JavaScript
• HTML/CSS
• RDBMS
• Flask, Django or other MVC framework
• git

Optional:

• React or Vue.js
• NoSQL databases
• Bioinformatics
• Natural language processing
• REST APIs
• Solr or/and Elastic
• Bash/Zsh
• Continuous integration / delivery

Here's what awaits you at the LCSB...

• Excellent work environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, laboratory and administrative support
• Truly connected. We work together with hospitals and research institutes on a national and international level as well as industrial partners. Connection between science and society is very important to us. From our school lab - the Scienteens Lab - to the different outreach activities and collaborative partnerships with patient associations, we love to listen to society's needs and share our passion for science
• Be part of a multicultural team. At the LCSB we have more than 50 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more

Find out more about us!

How to apply...

Applications (in English) should be submitted online and include:

• A detailed curriculum vitae
• List of publications/software projects
• Description of past experience and future interests
• Name and addresses of three referees

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

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information:

• Contract type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extension possible)
• Work hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Internal title: Research and development specialist
• Job reference: UOL06364

For further information, please contact: Dr. Venkata Satagopam (), Research Scientist, Bioinformatics Core Facility and Technical coordinator of the ELIXIR-Luxembourg Node

Online applications should be addressed to: Prof. Dr. Reinhard Schneider, Head of the Bioinformatics Core Facility and Head of the ELIXIR-Luxembourg Node