Software Engineer - Python (m/f/d)

Job offer

The Leibniz Institute DSMZ‑German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany, offers a position as a Bioinformatician / Research Software Engineer (m/f/d) . “Databases for genomic surveillance of emerging pathogens”. The position is funded by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) and is part of the DZIF infrastructure Bioresources, Biodata and Digital Health. The appointment will be initially for 3 years and subject to extension based on a positive interim evaluation. The salary level will be up to TV‑L 13, according to personal qualification. The position is full time and starts as soon as possible.

We develop databases for pathogen genome sequences and associated metadata to support microbiologists, clinicians and epidemiologists with access to data and standardized analytical services. Your tasks will include the development and maintenance of databases based on the EnteroBase platform, integration with other databases (e.g. DSMZ Digital Diversity resources, European Nucleotide Archive), and implementation of pipelines for bioinformatics analysis (e.g. for long‑read sequencing data). The role requires close interaction with collaboration partners, both national and international.

What you offer

• Master’s degree in computer science, natural sciences or information sciences
• Experience in working with object‑oriented programming languages (preferably Python and JavaScript)
• Experience in web and database development, knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and PHP
• Knowledge of version control systems (Bitbucket) and bug trackers
• A good command of English
• Experience with Linux shell‑based bioinformatics tools and genome data is a plus
• Interest in interdisciplinary work

What we offer

• Direct involvement in the (re)design of databases
• Plenty of room for creativity & challenging topics
• Access to in‑house high‑performance computing clusters (2,464 CPUs, 18 TB RAM)
• An interdisciplinary working environment with frequent exchange of experiences
• A motivated team and a pleasant working atmosphere in a scientific environment
• Education and training
• Mobile office work possible for up to three days per week
• A company certified according to audit berufundfamilie, therefore flexible possibilities to combine work and family life

The DSMZ strives to increase the proportion of female scientists and encourage female candidates specifically to apply. Disabled applicants with identical technical and personal qualification will be preferentially selected. In the case of degrees obtained abroad, proof of equivalence with a German degree must be enclosed. For further information, please refer to the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

The DSMZ is an equal‑opportunity employer, supports balanced work‑life career development, and holds the Certificate of the Audit Berufundfamilie®.