SCIENTIFIC DEVOPS ENGINEER | CRG ONLINE RECRUITMENT PORTAL

The Institute The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries.
The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.
In April , the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research ' Award from the European Commission.
This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).
Please, check out our Recruitment Policy About the department The Scientific DevOps Engineer will join the Scientific IT (SIT) reporting to the Head of SIT.
The team currently consist of 5 members (including the head).
They manage all the storage and computational resources used for scientific research at the CRG.
The post-holder will work closely with the scientific researchers, particularly bioinformaticians making heavy users of the HPC resources.
The role The Scientific DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in understanding how our Scientists are using the HPC resources available at the CRG and help them to optimize their computational workflows.
By improving the efficiency of the use of the resources the role will allow CRG to get better value for money from the infrastructure and reduce our carbon footprint.
Key tasks will include.
Work with scientists to develop pipelines that use the cluster efficiently  Develop tools and methods to simplify running workflows on the cluster  Develop and use reporting to determine where improvements in cluster usage can be made  Work with the storage and data management specialists to optimise storage use for HPC and communicate best practice for storage use by scientists  Improve existing scientific software where possible  Whom would we like to hire? Professional experience Must Have 5+ years working as a Bioinformatician developing and managing analyses on a HPC cluster 5+ years of Python programming experience Education and training Master's or PhD with a significant Informatics component Languages Proficiency in English Spanish / Catalan an advantage Technical skills Experience writing software using compiled language such as C/C++, Java, Go, Rust Knowledge of standard bioinformatics methods and tools Competences Ability to discuss complex IT concepts with Bioinformaticians  Able to work well as part of a team Exceptional problem solving skills Ability to take responsibility and work on own initiative The Offer – Working Conditions Contract duration.
Indefinite contract for scientific-technical activities Estimated annual gross salary.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales Target start date.
January We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities.
To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.
We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.
Application Procedure All applications must include.
A motivation letter addressed to Mr Emyr James A complete CV including contact details.
Contact details of two referees.
All applications must be addressed to Mr.
Emyr James and be submitted online through the "Apply" button below.
Selection Process Pre-selection.
The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS.
It will be merit-based.
Interview.
Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.
Offer Letter.
Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.
Deadline.
Please submit your application by November .
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