Bioinformatics Support Manager
Bioinformatics Support Manager
University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium
Job description
- Together with the local bioinformatics community you establish and manage a bioinformatics service facility towards academic life science researchers as well as to external clients.
- You lead the standardization and integration of local bioinformatics platforms and infrastructure for genomics, proteomics and metabolomics.
- You coordinate bioinformatics training, seminars and networking events for researchers in Antwerpen.
- You support the maintenance and usage of bioinformatics hardware and software.
- You manage collaborations and contribute to the bioinformatics component in life science research projects.
Profile and requirements
- You have a Master degree in Bioinformatics or in life sciences and you can demonstrate at least four years hands-on experience in bioinformatics, medical informatics or biomedical data mining. A doctoral degree is an extra advantage.
- You are experienced in data processing pipelines for at least one type of omics data. Familiarity with machine learning, pattern discovery and AI techniques is a plus.
- You have strong statistical, computational and programming skills (preferably in Python and R).
- You demonstrate a collaborative, service-oriented attitude. Proven experience in supporting life scientists with bioinformatics expertise is a plus.
- Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.
- You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
- You are a team player who can build bridges between disciplines, and you have strong interdisciplinary communication skills.
- You are fluent in academic English (speaking and writing).
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