DB Full-stack web developer - Relocation to UK
Python
DB Full-stack web developer - Relocation to UK
Type of work
Undetermined
Experience
Mid
Employment Type
B2B
Operating mode
Office
Tech stack
Python 3
Google Cloud Platform
HTML
CSS
D3.js
Job description
Online interview
We are looking for a full-stack web developer interested in structural biological data and predicted structures in the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database (AlphaFold DB) to join the Velankar team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI). This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of EMBL and DeepMind's new partnership aiming to make the most complete and accurate database yet of the human proteome freely and openly available to the scientific community.
In this role, you will support the AlphaFold DB data transfer and update pipeline (hosted at Google Cloud Platform). You will also be responsible for writing additional API endpoints (using FastAPI framework) and developing user-facing web pages (in Angular.js framework) to display AlphaFold predictions and annotations.
Ideally, you will be familiar with the Google cloud platform and JavaScript development frameworks, including the D3.js library for developing and maintaining data visualisations on AlphaFold DB.
You have:
In this role, you will support the AlphaFold DB data transfer and update pipeline (hosted at Google Cloud Platform). You will also be responsible for writing additional API endpoints (using FastAPI framework) and developing user-facing web pages (in Angular.js framework) to display AlphaFold predictions and annotations.
Ideally, you will be familiar with the Google cloud platform and JavaScript development frameworks, including the D3.js library for developing and maintaining data visualisations on AlphaFold DB.
You have:
- MSc or PhD in software development or related fields
- A proven track record of full-stack web development
- Proficiency in Python3
- Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with programmatic access frameworks (FastAPI)
- Excellent written and oral English skills
You might also have:
- Experience in data visualisation
- Experience with Angular.js
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS and TS
- Scientific publications on the field of protein structural bioinformatics
- Knowledge of D3.js
Why join us:
- Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme including 17% employer contribution, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
- Flexible working arrangements
- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
- Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable)
- Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
- Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
- Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
- Contract duration: This position is a project-limited contract for 16 months with an anticipated completion date of 28/02/2023.
- International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
- Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
- Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, UK and you will be required to relocate once it is safe to do so, if you are currently based abroad. Read more about how we are recruiting during the pandemic.
- How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date: 30 September 2021.
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