SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – BIO NMR SPECTROSCOPY AND PROTEIN DYNAMICS

estrelab Research (www.mestrelab.com) is a scientific software company that develops and commercializes solutions to several R&D organizations.Mestrelab has established a global presence, with software sales in over 80 countries and a client list that includes many of the major pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical companies, as well as some of the most relevant government and academic laboratories worldwide. As part of SciY, the software division of Bruker, we collaborate closely with the other SciY and Bruker companies, working together to achieve our goals.JOB SUMMARY: Mestrelab Research-SciY & Bruker are seeking a skilled Software Developer with a strong background in bioinformatics computational biology, structural biology or bio-NMR spectroscopy to join our team.  The developer will focus on creating and optimizing software solutions for analysing protein dynamics using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) data. The ideal candidate will work closely with a team of scientists and project managers from the multinational company BRUKER to understand customer needs and deliver robust, user-friendly tools to facilitate research.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ·                   Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications for processing, visualizing, and analysing protein dynamics data collected via NMR spectroscopy using the appropriate tools with minimal supervision. ·                   Ensure that software deliverables are of high quality and are completed on time. ·                   Lead and participate in code reviews. ·                   Analyse requirements and translate to task specifications. ·                   Collaborate with NMR-spectroscopy experts to understand requirements and implement computational tools that meet scientific needs. ·                   Develop and implement algorithms for spectral data processing, peak detection, assignment, and relaxation analysis. ·                   Integrate developed tools with existing bioinformatics pipelines and databases. ·                   Optimize software for performance and scalability when handling large, complex datasets. ·                   Write clear, well-documented code, and provide user manuals for the developed software. ·                   Prepare reports and analyses on progress and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.   ·                   Stay up to date with advancements in computational protein dynamics and NMR spectroscopy. ·                   Fluency in English. The interview will be carried out in English.   QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily after an appropriate training period. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: ·                   Bachelor's degree in computer science, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Computational biology or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four years industrial experience as a software engineer would also be considered. ·                   Master’s or PhD would be preferrable but not essential. ·                   Proven experience in software development, ideally within a scientific or research environment. ·                   Proficiency in programming with multiple languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript, and Python. ·                   Familiarity with libraries and frameworks used in scientific computing (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, etc.) ·                   Experience with NMR spectroscopy data analysis and bioinformatics tools. ·                   Understanding of protein structure and dynamics. ·                   Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. ·                   Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with scientists and other team members. ·                   Ability to learn new programming languages quickly. ·                   Ability to determine whether a particular problem is caused by hardware, operating systems software, application programs, or network failures.  PREFERRED SKILLS: ·                   Familiarity with other structural biology techniques like X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM. ·                   Contributions to open-source software projects or experience with scientific software distribution. ·                    Experience with any source code control versioning system.   BENEFITS: ·                   Permanent contract with flexible working hours, competitive salary, career plan and a range of fringe benefits (health insurance, extra days of vacation, ...).·                   Hybrid work. ·                   Opportunities to work with a multibillion-dollar world leading tech company. ·                   Collaborative and innovative work environment. ·                   Access to cutting-edge scientific research facilities and resources.   APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and code samples or a portfolio showcasing relevant projects.  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Mestrelab Research/SciY is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, or any other protected characteristic. SALARY RANGE: FROM 36,000 € gross annual