Dear Colleagues,
The Structural and Computational Biology Unit at EMBL Heidelberg,
Germany is looking to recruit an Engineer for Scientific Computing in
Structural Biology to handle the following responsibilities:
- Development and support of the scientific computing environment of the
Unit.
- Support scientists to leverage EMBL’s high-performance computing power
in computational workflows and scientific data analysis,
- Assist scientists in setting up customized solutions for data analysis
and processing.
- Linux server administration including system setup, OS deployment and
software maintenance.
- Support a network of about 100 Linux and Windows desktop and laptop
workstations including OS and end user software deployment, network
integration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues.
- Maintenance of a mainly Linux-based software repository for electron
microscopy, X-ray crystallography, NMR and visualisation software
including compilation and optimisation. IT support of the in-house
crystallization and metabolomics research facilities.
- Participation in EMBL-wide infrastructure and networking projects such
as Bio-IT.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science or related
disciplines and at least 5 years work experience in an organization
supporting large heterogeneous IT infrastructures. The position is
particularly suitable for candidates with previous experience in
scientific computing and who want to work in a cutting-edge research
environment. The position requires technical expertise in managing
current desktop operating systems including Linux and Windows. The
successful candidate will have solid knowledge of current standard
desktop and client application software packages. Experience in
automation of systems and software installations and a broad overview of
major aspects of networking and related technologies is required.
Previous exposure to high-performance computing and different server
technologies would be advantageous. Good communication and English
skills are required and a basic knowledge of German would be
advantageous. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently as
well as working as a part of a team. A service-oriented attitude,
excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and
professionally under high demand are essential.
Below is the direct link to the ad:
http://ig14.i-grasp.com//fe/tpl_embl01.asp?newms=jj&id=54257&aid=15470
Closing Date: November 20, 2015
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Dr. Christoph W. Müller
Joint Head of Structural and Computational Biology Unit
EMBL
Meyerhofstrasse 1
69117 Heidelberg, Germany
email: [log in to unmask]
phone: 0049-6221-387-8320
fax: 0049-6221-387-519
http://www.embl.de
http://www.embl.de/research/units/scb/mueller_christoph/index.html
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