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The Department of Medical Genetics at Oslo University Hospital is Norway’s largest medical genetics department with over 240 employees and state-of-the-art sequencing equipment dedicated to providing diagnostics for patients suffering from severe genetic and hereditary diseases. We are looking for a new colleague to develop software systems for our HTS-based genomics analyses. High-throughput sequencing (HTS) is a technology that allows for fast and cost-effective characterization of DNA, enabling scaling of precision medicine in healthcare. 

We are a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of bioinformaticians, developers, and molecular biologists seeking candidates who can contribute their experience and talent to further develop bioinformatics at Oslo University Hospital. One of our main projects is ELLA (see https://allel.es), an advanced open-source web-based application which streamlines the process of identifying disease-causing genetic variants among the millions of variants found in genomes of patients suffering from rare/inherited diseases. ELLA is currently used by Oslo University Hospital, St Olavs hospital, and a few other hospitals around the world. We are now seeking motivated colleagues who want to develop ELLA and related systems to further transform how genetic analyses are done and place us at the forefront of precision medicine as the fast-evolving field develops.

Please contact the bioinformatics group coordinator Tony Håndstad at [email protected] or unit manager Yngve Sejersted at [email protected] for any questions. The deadline for applications is April 10th. Note that the full suitability of a candidate will be given consideration in the selection and interview process. This position is one year contract, with the possibility of extention. For more background information and details about the team, see the links given below:

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to preform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we pursue diversity among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply regardless og who you are and what background you have. 


Duties and responsibilities

  • Development (backend/frontend) of ELLA and other systems for genome diagnostics
  • Take part in all phases of development of software applications for genome diagnostics, from exchanging innovative ideas with end-users, to design and development, quality assurance, implementation, and maintenance
  • Implement other tools that scale the interpretation process, improve diagnostic quality and support our other bioinformatic processes. Examples include metadata services, knowledge databases, event-driven automation systems, and more

Qualifications

  • Excellent programming skills using Python, Typescript/Javascript
  • Experience in development of APIs and web-applications is favorable. We use React/FastAPI
  • Proficiency with Linux/CLI and experience with version control, containers, and CI testing
  • Experience with databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
  • Higher education in informatics or related disciplines
  • A track record of contributions to open source is a plus
  • Excellent English speaking and writing skills, fluent Norwegian is a plus
  • Knowledge of genomic data analysis and interpretation is an advantage

Personal qualities

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team as well as individually
  • Interest in learning the domain and the biology basics
  • We value the interest and ability to learn more than your education and certificates

We can offer

  • Work in an exciting and extremely fast-developing field
  • Opportunity to have an impact on the ongoing integration of genomic medicine in Norwegian healthcare
  • Work within a highly experienced and competent team, in close collaboration with medical professionals to understand and address their needs
  • Varied tasks and autonomy to exercise a wide range of skills
  • 10% of your work time can be spent working on open-source projects of your choice with relevance to our goals, to further your learning and experience
  • Flexible hours with possibilities for part-time remote work
  • Friendly environment that values personal well-being

Kontaktinformasjon

Yngve Sejersted, Enhetsleder, 23016433

Arbeidssted

Kirkeveien 166
0450 Oslo

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF

Referansenr.: 4644036972
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Contract
Startdato: 01.06.2023
Sluttdato: 31.05.2024
Søknadsfrist: 10.04.2023