Technical Bioinformatics position Machine Learning group in Brussels

Organisation/Company Université Libre de Bruxelles Department Computer Science Department Research Field Computer science » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Final date to receive applications 2 Mar 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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We have the possibility to recruit technical support for the maintenance and improvement of the resources ORVAL and OLIDA . Both resources require regular updates in terms of the underlying annotation databases, tools and can benefit from further developments to improve user experience. The position is supported by an FWO infrastructure project awarded to the Belgian ELIXIR node, the European network sharing data and tools for biological and biomedical research and development.

As technical support staff, you will be responsible for maintaining the variant annotation database and its server, including data update procedures and managing different instances in different environments; you will develop new functionalities and improve the design and stability of the web platform as well as take charge of its maintenance; and you will facilitate the technology transfer from research to services with the implementation of good practices and technical documentations.

The position would be in the context of the Interuniversity Institute of Bioinformatics in Brussels () under the supervision of Professor Tom Lenaerts. This application is already for a year, which may be extended afterwards. The position will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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Research Field Computer science Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a master ’ s degree in computer science or related field, with prior knowledge online platform development, bioinformatics and genetics.

The candidate has:

• The analytical and critical mindset to help designing ORVAL and OLIDA
• Practical knowledge of database architecture and SQL querying (Postgre
  
  SQL)
• Experience in software development and good practices (in Python)
• Familiarity with Unix environment and Bash language
• Familiarity with bioinformatics resources, formats, and general concepts
• Experience in writing and maintaining technical documentations

The following skills are a plus:

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker
• Familiarity with web visualization technologies (e.g D3.js)
• Knowledge of Data management plans, incorporating ethical and legal issues
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts
• Familiarity with Cloud computing architecture
• Familiarity with Dev Ops activities

The candidate should have the following soft skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills
• Capable of working independently but with a good team spirit
• Good organisational skills
• Good knowledge of English is needed to interact with the team
• Interest to work in an international environment

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Selection process

Persons interested in this position should upload a CV, motivation letter and references on this website. We kindly ask to make it explicitly clear in the motivation letter which of the skills listed below fit your profile.