Research Software Engineer for the Data Analytics Platform

Copenhagen University
January 31, 2025
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a motivated Research Software Engineer to support the data management activities of the Data Analytics Platform at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR). The expected start date is 1 April, 20025, or after agreement.

About us The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) was established in 2010 to conduct fundamental research on metabolism. The Center has around 260 employees, consisting of 21 research groups and 5 technology platforms, who work in a vibrant international research environment with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. Our researchers share a common purpose as they seek to transform the basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in metabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge toward new prevention and treatment strategies. The Center's research has resulted in seminal discoveries as to how genes, hormones, and environmental factors influence metabolic health and disease throughout life. You can read more about us here: www. cbmr.ku.dk.

The Data Analytics Platform sits at the heart of CBMR and consists of seven full-time employees. The Platform supports CBMR research by providing expertise and support for data management and processing to scientists. In total, we integrate data from >500,000 biological samples and our measurements include information on genetic variation and other omics data, anthropometrics and biochemical measurements. The Data Analytics Platform operates an on-prem high-performance compute cluster and has a leading role in the Center's cloud activities. Read more about the platform at https: // cbmr.ku.dk/research- facilities/data-analytics/

Your job Your main task will lie in supporting our scientists with research data management. This includes gathering and curating data from various origins to make information findable and available to researchers. Governance of the data needs to adhere to best practices for sensitive records, which is particularly important when migrating files to HPC systems (internal and external), cloud resources or working with third party databases.

You will work closely together with bioinformaticians and researchers at multiple levels. We expect you to expand and integrate our current phenotypic database with other heterogeneous data sources, such as genotyping data and data from the Danish registries. This will include documentation and basic quality control of the data variables. The platform also develops web- applications enabling users to query the data as well as to upload new information.

Your profile: Essential criteria:

  • Master's degree or higher in computer science, bioinformatics or a similar field
  • Excellent programming skills with an object-oriented language
  • Proven experience with code version control
  • Demonstrated ability to use Unix shells and ability to perform simple administrative tasks in Linux
  • Strong collaborative skills and the ability to share knowledge and expertise
  • Decent written and oral communication skills in English
  • Desirable criteria:

  • Familiarity with management of research data
  • Understanding of workflows automation and standardisation
  • Knowledge about maintaining and designing databases
  • Background in developing of web applications
  • Understanding of data processing under GDPR regulations
  • Practical use of cloud resources (any provider)
  • Place of employment The place of employment is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Maersk Tower, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

    Terms of salary and employment The employment as Research Software Engineer (AC-TAP FU) is a full time position limited to three years. The expected start date is 1 April, 20025, or after agreement.

    Employment will be in accordance with The Circular on the Collective Agreement conserning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications.

    Questions For further questions about the job description and qualifications, please contact Data Analytics Platform Lead Tobias Richter at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at [email protected]

    Application Your application in English should include:

  • Motivation letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below.

    Application deadline: 31 January, 2025, 23.59 CET

    We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

    The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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