Full-Time Bioimaging Data resources research Software Engineer
Job Description
The revolution in imaging technologies has led to the need to share, integrate and reuse image data in a comprehensive way. EMBL-EBI is a world-leader in archival and dissemination of biological image data, operating the BioImage Archive and EMPIAR (the Electron Microscopy Public Image Archive), which together provide the means to store and search life science datasets from all imaging technologies at all scales and across all modalities.
These data resources are growing rapidly, and provide critical services to tens of thousands of scientists worldwide. We are looking for a talented research software engineer to support the next phases of their development, extending services to support the growing biosciences AI community and accommodate new imaging modalities such as cryoET.
Your role
The role will work across the technical stack to support scaling and automation of deposition and presentation systems for high volumes of biological image data. You will extend and build on the EMBL-EBI imaging resources’ to enable better automation, integrate with high performance computing and storage resources and develop/implement new functionality, such as extraction of structured metadata from freeform text through LLMs.
A key focus of the role will be developing and integrating systems for interactive visualisation of biological images: we aim to make biology beautiful!
Specific responsibilities:
- Design and implement systems to support rapid deposition, curation and archival of biological image data, including back-end, front-end and supporting infrastructure.
- Develop systems for interactive online exploration of biological image data, working with existing tools, extending these, and developing new solutions as appropriate
- Act as liaison between the BioImage Archive/EMPIAR and EMBL-EBI’s compute/storage infrastructure teams to deploy and manage these systems.
- Coordinate with other service teams on shared development and process implementation.
- Contribute to the broader team activities, including helpdesk support, planning, design review and improvement of the team’s software development processes.
You haveYou should have a university degree in computer science, life sciences or a related discipline and have several years’ experience in a software development capacity.
Specific experience:
- Substantial experience developing full stack applications
- Extensive hands-on experience with Javascript and Python
- Working with relational databases such as PostGres or MySQL
- Software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, continuous integration, deployment and version control
- Working with Linux systems
Personal attributes:
- A strong affinity with, and enthusiasm for, the goal of EMBL-EBI to provide world-class open data and services to the global community
- A strong desire to learn new skills and technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
You might also have
- Experience working with BioImaging data from one or more modalities
- Experience developing or integrating image visualisation systems
- Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB
- Experience with batch scheduling systems such as SLURM
- Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker) and container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)
- Infrastructure-as-code deployment tools such as Ansible or Terraform
- Experience working in an academic environment
Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information
- Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £556 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
- Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)
- Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
- Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
- Contract duration: This position is a 2 year contract non-renewable
- Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,229 or £3,612 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances)
- International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
- Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
- Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 30/09/2024 https://www.embl.org/jobs/position/EBI0227934 total views, 0 today