Bioinformatics Scientist (m/w)

Job description

Details:

GlaxoSmithKline is a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative medicines and brands. We have a challenging and inspiring mission: to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. This mission gives us the purpose to develop innovative medicines and products that help millions of people around the world. As a company, we also believe in developing talent and people. At GSK, you have the opportunity to make a real contribution in a dynamic and diverse business environment.

Cellzome , a GSK company, applies its world-class proteomics technology to the discovery of safe and efficacious drugs and is now building up capabilities in metabolomics to study effects of drugs on endogenous metabolites in cells and tissues.

At Cellzome, located on the EMBL campus in Heidelberg, Germany, we have an opening for position as Bioinformatics Scientist (m/f) , starting 1st June 2016.

We are looking for a scientist focusing on analysis and interpretation of large scale proteomics data. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment containing computer scientists, bioinformaticians, biochemists and biologists. Key areas of responsibility include: providing expertise in large scale data analysis, data integration and computational biology.

The position is limited to 2 years.

Cellzome provides a high quality, international research environment with world-class proteomics capabilities. We offer an excellent compensation package with a competitive salary. For a first introduction to Cellzome and its technology platform, please refer to some of our recent publications (e.g. Savitski et al, Science 2014, Bergamini et al, Nat Chem Biol 2012, Bantscheff et al, Nat Biotech 2011).

Applicants should send their CV summarizing qualifications and experience, including the names and addresses of two referees, no later than 30st April 2016.

If you want to make a real difference to people's lives across the globe – and your own career prospects in the process – find out more at www.gsk.com and apply now.

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Desired profile

Basic qualifications:

·  PhD in life sciences with a strong background in bioinformatics and/or statistics

·  Experience in large scale ‘omics' analysis including proteomics, metabolomics and NGS data and proficiency in a statistical programming language are highly desirable

·  Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment

·  Good communication and presentation skills in English

Preferred qualifications:

See "Basic Qualifications"