Research Officer (Bioinformatics Specialist/Software Engineer)

The lab of Computational Transcriptomics at the Genome Institute of Singapore (led by Dr Jonathan Göke) is recruiting a Bioinformatics Specialist to support the team’s software development and data management projects.  The candidate will work together with other team members to optimise code, implement workflows, and support software maintenance. In addition, the candidate will be in charge of data management and documentation using both cloud and on-site compute and storage resources. The candidate will further have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects, and to lead their own research project.

The candidate will join an experienced team with expertise in collaborative methods development and large scale data generation and analysis. We work closely with national initiatives in Singapore and international consortia. More information about the lab can be found online: https://www.jglab.org/ and www.github.com/goekelab

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Genomics, or a related discipline
• Good programming skills (Python, R, or other languages) and experience working with coding agents
• Knowledge of nextflow or similar workflow managers is recommended
• Candidates should be highly organised and have a strong motivation to learn and contribute to the team
• Excellent communication skills

We are searching for promising candidates who are great team players and actively seek opportunities to learn new skills.

Benefits

The Genome Institute of Singapore offers a competitive salary and a complete benefits package.

About Singapore and the Genome Institute of Singapore

Singapore is a city-state with one of the highest standards of living in the world and an international hub for the biomedical sciences. Singapore is a vibrant, tropical city, with rich Asian heritage and modern style of living, an ideal gateway to explore Asia, providing a unique experience and an excellent quality of life.

The Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR) is the national flagship program for genomic science in Singapore. You can find out more online: http://www.gis.a-star.edu.sg/