Bioinformaticians with interest in antimicrobial resistance surveillance and teaching
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Senior
On-site
This senior-level bioinformatics role requires a Master's degree in Bioinformatics with several years of experience, ideally including a PhD or equivalent. The candidate must have strong expertise in analyzing bacterial whole genome sequencing (WGS) data, specifically for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and public health applications. Proficiency in Python programming is essential, with additional skills in R preferred. The role involves developing and maintaining bioinformatic pipelines and software tools to support national AMR surveillance efforts, including streamlining data workflows and managing SQL databases, with familiarity in Microsoft Access being advantageous. Experience working in Unix environments and applying good software development practices, including thorough documentation, is required. The position also demands practical knowledge of microbiology and AMR to effectively interpret and report WGS results to clinical and regional health stakeholders. Strong communication skills are necessary to design and conduct bioinformatics training sessions for internal and external colleagues, fostering knowledge transfer in microbiology and AMR. The candidate should be comfortable collaborating in multidisciplinary teams comprising data scientists, epidemiologists, medical doctors, and IT professionals. Additional desirable qualifications include experience with sequencing data from Illumina and Nanopore platforms. The role may involve system administration and user support tasks, requiring reliability, responsibility, and the ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines. An openness to multicultural work environments is important. Overall, the position demands a blend of advanced bioinformatics technical skills, domain-specific microbiology knowledge, pipeline development experience, and strong interpersonal and teaching capabilities.
About the role
- Join the National Reference Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance (NRL-AMR) at Statens Serum Institut
- Focus on bioinformatics for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and public health impact
- Analyze and report whole genome sequencing (WGS) results from antimicrobial resistant microorganisms
- Develop and maintain pipelines for microbial surveillance and research
- Contribute to training activities in bioinformatics related to AMR
Responsibilities
- Handle and analyze WGS data for national AMR surveillance
- Develop and maintain Python scripts and software to support surveillance tasks
- Streamline data pipelines and maintain/develop SQL databases
- Report WGS results to Regional Hospitals and Departments of Clinical Microbiology
- Design and conduct training in bioinformatics for internal and external colleagues
- Collaborate with data scientists, epidemiologists, medical doctors, IT experts, and other specialists
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Bioinformatics
- Several years of bioinformatics experience (e.g., PhD or equivalent)
- Experience with Unix and Python; programming skills in Python and R preferred
- Experience analyzing bacterial WGS data using bioinformatic tools
- Experience developing bioinformatic pipelines for WGS data
- Experience designing and conducting bioinformatic training in microbiology and AMR
- Knowledge of database structure, Microsoft Access, and SQL
- Knowledge in microbiology and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Good software practices, including documentation
- Willingness to perform system administration and user support
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Reliable, responsible, and able to deliver high-quality work on time
- Open to multicultural environments
Nice to Have
- Experience with WGS data from Illumina and Nanopore sequencing platforms
Benefits
- Inspiring, multidisciplinary colleagues and workplace
- Flexible working conditions
- 37-hour work week including lunch break
- Family-friendly environment
- Access to sports association, exercise rooms, staff association, and affiliated kindergarten
- Located in Copenhagen with good public transport options
Terms of Employment
- Two-year position
- Salary and terms according to the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC)
How to Apply
- Click on “søg stillingen” (apply for position) to submit your application
- Include a motivational letter, CV, copies of relevant academic diplomas, and other relevant documents
- For more information, visit www.ssi.dk
- For questions, contact Head of Section Anders Rhod Larsen at +45 3268 8674
- Interviews expected from week 49
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
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