Opening for a Bioinformatician at EBI

Description :
We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatician to work as a data manager in the PRIDE team.
The position involves interaction with external data producers, validation and integration of
large scale proteomics data sets into the PRIDE database, and the development of both internal
and public tools to streamline this task. 

The EBI is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific
community, with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation. The PRIDE Proteomics
Identifications Database, part of the EBI Proteomics Services Team, captures large scale
proteomics data from the scientific community. PRIDE is currently in a rapid growth phase, with
single data submissions sometimes comprising tens of thousands of mass spectra. 
 
  
The ideal applicant should have an interdisciplinary university degree or comparable practical
experience in computer science and biology/chemistry. Knowledge in Java and relational
databases is required, experience in web application development, proteomics, and large scale
biological data management would be an advantage. 

The bioinformatician should be able to work independently and interact well within a team
environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a working knowledge of
English are essential.

An initial contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be
renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of review.

For further information please visit http://www.ebi.ac.uk/ and http://www.ebi.ac.uk/pride/

EMBL-EBI is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and
benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. 


Contact Information 
European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI)
Julia Lant
applications@ebi.ac.uk



   

How To Apply: To apply, please email a cover letter, CV (in English) and contact information
of three professional references quoting ref. no. BIOfr/09/035/EBI in the subject line, to:
applications@ebi.ac.uk