Linux Software Engineer

The Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is a dynamic multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to developing technology to alleviate societal problems in the areas of health, energy, manufacturing and environmental sustainability. AIBN brings together the skills of more than 450 world-class researchers complimented by an extensive suite of integrated facilities, working at the intersection of biology, chemistry, engineering and computer modelling. With a reputation for delivering translational science, AIBN conducts research at the forefront of emerging technologies, and has developed strong collaborations with leading members of industry, academia and government. AIBN goes beyond basic research to develop the growth of innovative industries for the benefit of the Queensland and Australian economies.

Stemformatics is an easy to use, publicly accessible portal that hosts a large collection of exemplar stem cell data. It provides fast visualisation of gene expression across a range of mouse and human datasets, with transparent links back to the original studies. For more information about Stemformatics please go to the Stemformatics website http://www.stemformatics.org

AIBN is committed to supporting the career growth of female researchers and have a number of initiatives to support females in developing and achieving a fulfilling research career at the institute. For more information, please visit our AIBN Women in Science web site at http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/women.

The successful appointee will assist with the streamlining of existing bioinformatics pipelines, build new pipelines under direction, and perform configuration management processes on Linux servers and software stacks employed by the Stemformatics team.

Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and a substantial working knowledge of Linux programming (Bash shell scripting and other languages such as Python, general software configuration, compilation and dependency management) as well as some basic Linux systems administration.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Applications are also encouraged from women.

This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months at HEW Level 7. The remuneration package will be in the range $79,498 - $86,950 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $93,013 - $101,732 p.a.).

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To discuss this role please contact Othmar Korn on +61 411 295 548 or o.korn@uq.edu.au

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