Data engineer (Application Specialist)
- Basel
- Befristet
- Vollzeit
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the user-facing aspects of the data management platform LabKey (built-in modules and functionalities, automation, use of API with data analysis tools, SQL-query framework)
- Conduct technical onboarding of new research projects on the platform
- Handle user management, such as assigning roles and giving access rights
- Provide level 1 support to users and channel support requests to the vendor
- Contribute to the configuration and operation of data management for projects of strategic importance for the University of Basel
- Train users and local experts (e.g. data stewards, data managers in research groups and platforms)
- Establish, update and maintain user-facing documentation for the tool, document internal processes related to the platform
- Consult and implement group-specific work spaces (definition of data model, setup of user interfaces, etc.), support research projects that are preparing data-sets for publication
- Maintain a good link with and contribute to support for other data management systems and DB solutions offered in sciCORE (e.g. REDCap), as needed
- Maintain an continuous understanding of the data management solutions market (technology watch)
- the point of contact for the users of the service
- the point of contact with the software vendor
- looking for synergies with other data management services (internally and externally)
- ensuring smooth evolution of the service (change management)
- PhD or Masters in computational sciences, with 3 or more years of work in academic research (with data science as a focus)
- Proven experience of conducting data management (including data modeling) in projects with a variety of data types
- Proven experience of work with research data management systems (e.g. LabKey, ELN wiki, OMERO, OpenSpecimen, OpenBIS)
- Experience in programming with scripting languages (e.g. Python, javascript, APIs) in Linux environment
- Hands-on experience with relational database technologies (SQL)
- Agile, proactive, self-starter, service-oriented and collaborative spirit of mind, motivated to work in a research-support role (close to researchers)
- Fluent in English (oral and written) as working language
- Experience working with data types and processes used in life sciences (*omics, imaging, wetlab data, clinical data, sample management, etc.)
- Experience with semantic data management frameworks (RDF, GraphDB, OBO foundry, biomedical ontologies)
- German (oral and/or written)
The University of Basel is an equal-opportunity and family-friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity.Application / ContactWe look forward to receiving your complete application via the university's online application portal (see button below). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation, and the names of three potential referees. Applications by email cannot be considered.For further information, please contact .The position will remain open until filled.RequirementsResearch Field Computer science Years of Research Experience 1 - 4Research Field Computer science Years of Research Experience 1 - 4Research Field Computer science Years of Research Experience 1 - 4Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Basel Country Switzerland City Basel Postal Code CH-4003 Street Petersplatz 1Where to apply WebsiteContact CityBasel WebsitePostal CodeCH-4003STATUS: EXPIRED
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