Université de Genève
Genève
Scientific Assistant 3
- 12 October 2026
- 100%
- Genève
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva's Faculty of Medicine as an Adjoint-e scientifique 3. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Enhance bioinformatics support for researchers at the Faculty.
- Implement best practices for data analysis and storage security.
- Develop and maintain reproducible analysis pipelines for data.
Skills
- PhD in a relevant field with extensive biomedical data experience.
- Proficient in R and/or Python, with strong Linux knowledge.
- Experienced in managing sensitive clinical data and methodologies.
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Scientific Assistant 3
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Job Description
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the mandates it has set itself: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).
The Biomedical Data Science Platform (BDSF) of the Faculty of Medicine supports laboratories in their research projects. It provides the bioinformatics and statistical expertise necessary for the analysis of all types of data and the visualisation of results for publication.
The platform aims to advise, train and assist scientists in effectively exploiting laboratory data, regardless of the research field.
To strengthen its team, the BDSF is currently looking for a:
Scientific Assistant 3 at 90%
The main mission of this position is to strengthen the BDSF bioinformatics team to support researchers at the Faculty of Medicine by providing them with advice and advanced statistical and bioinformatics analyses.
Main tasks:
- Ensure the application of good programming, storage and reproducibility practices and train platform members
- Ensure the security of storage and analysis of sensitive data and train platform members
- Contribute to the management, structuring and traceability of data and train platform members
- Maintain methodological and technological watch
- Develop, maintain and document reproducible analysis pipelines
- Perform statistical and bioinformatics analyses of biomedical data and assist researchers in interpreting results
- Advise researchers on the choice of technologies and data analysis approaches
Required qualifications and skills
- PhD in mathematics, physics, biology, bioinformatics, engineering, computer science or another similar field
- At least 10 years of experience in biomedical data analysis and bioinformatics
- At least 5 years of experience in the administration of computer systems related to bioinformatics
- Strong knowledge in bioinformatics and statistics, as well as in data-generating technologies (omics, single cell, FACS, spectrometry)
- Strong knowledge in the management (processing and storage) of sensitive data, clinical data
- Proficiency in coding in R and/or Python, Linux and HPC environments, as well as reproducibility and traceability techniques for analyses (docker, singularity, markdown, github)
Start date
01.01.2027
Contact
If you match the above description, we would be very pleased to receive your application (CV, cover letter and letters of recommendation). Please apply exclusively online by clicking the button below "apply now".
Further information can be obtained from Nadine Fournier , BDSF coordinator.
Additional information
Fixed-term private law contract of 12 months, renewable.
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
