Senior Informatician

Responsibilities and Opportunities
As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for processing large next-generation sequencing metagenomic datasets. This includes processing large-scale next-generation sequencing datasets, and designing and automating cutting-edge pipelines for data summarization, visualization, and quality control. You will also have the opportunity to develop innovative bioinformatic tools and benchmarking methodologies that will revolutionize how ancient metagenomic data is processed and interpreted.

Key Qualifications and Experience
To succeed in this role, you should have a Master or PhD in Life sciences, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science or related fields. Advanced proficiency in Python, R, and UNIX shell scripting, as well as substantial experience in developing pipelines using tools like Snakemake and Docker, are essential. Additionally, knowledge of low-level languages such as C/C++ and similar, demonstrated experience in the analysis of large-scale (ancient) DNA datasets, and a deep understanding of bioinformatics pipelines for taxa assignment are required. You should also be proficient in queue management systems (e.g., Slurm) and have experience managing high-performance computing environments.

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