Bioinformatics Research Engineer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Research / Development, Computer - Programming, Analyst / Assessment, Computer - Networking, Engineering
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
As Bioinformatics Research Engineer you will employ Bioinformatics and other IT tools and methods to the analysis of biological sequences, with applications to scientific research on infection diseases. You will be part of the Unit for Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Application (BAIA), a small and dynamic team founded about 1 year ago, with the mission of becoming a national and international reference center dedicated to Bioinformatics and to the applications of AI to scientific research.
Recruitment conditions:
- Language: English (very good knowledge)
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable)
- Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible
- Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Analysis of scientific data
- Use of software tools and libraries for the quantitative and statistical analysis of scientific data, with particular focus on DNA and RNA sequence data obtained with Next Generation Sequencing methods
- Analysis of single cell RNA sequencing data using command line tools and pipelines implemented in R
- Interaction with biologists and other scientists for the development of analyses and correct interpretation of results
- Implementation of software tools and pipelines
- Development of open source tools and pipelines dedicated to Bioinformatics and other fields of scientific research
- Support role
- Collaboration to the continuous support provided by the BAIA unit to the other units of IPC (Bioinformatics, usage of Linux and High Performance Computing systems, AI)
- Aid in teaching and capacity building, such as participation as tutor and co-teacher in internal courses regularly organized by BAIA, as well as tutorials offered in other institutions (in Cambodia and abroad)
- Definition of Standard Operating Procedures for the operation of software tools in scientific research and the monitoring of infection diseases
Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement)
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement)
- Annual leave plus an additional day every three years
- Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related field with a strong affinity for Biological sciences
- Master's Degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Bioengineering, Infectiology or related field with some knowledge of programming and a strong affinity for IT work, Recent graduates are welcome to apply
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- At least basic knowledge of computer programming or scripting
- Knowledge or willingness to learn advanced use and programming of R
- Knowledge or willingness to learn advanced Python skills
- Previous experiences with Linux command line (Bash)
Soft Skills
- Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in biology and bioinformatics
- Strong personal affinity to technical work, including programming and use of the command line
- Attention to detail and organization necessary to work in a scientific research setting
- Commitment to IPC’s mission in advancing science and public health in Cambodia.
- Problem-solving mindset and capability of interpreting complex project requirements.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work and learn independently
- Adaptability and flexibility in working within a dynamic, multicultural, and interdisciplinary environment
- Capability of team play and willingness of effective knowledge sharing in the unit
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Research / Development, Computer - Programming, Computer - General
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Location: Phnom Penh – Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (On-site)
As Artificial Intelligence Engineer you will develop Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools and methods, which will be applied to the analysis of biological sequences, and quantitative and qualitative research on infection diseases. You will be part of the Unit for Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Application (BAIA), a small and dynamic team founded about 1 year ago, with the mission of becoming a national and international reference center dedicated to Bioinformatics and to the applications of AI to scientific research.
Recruitment conditions:
- Language: English (very good knowledge)
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable)
- Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible
- Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Scientific software engineering
- Implementation of software solutions based on existing AI models.
- Application of machine learning algorithms to bioinformatics.
- Design and training of AI models for bioinformatics.
- Development of open source tools and pipelines dedicated to Bioinformatics and other fields of scientific research.
- Support role
- Collaboration to the continuous support provided by the BAIA unit to the other units of IPC (Bioinformatics, usage of Linux and High Performance Computing systems, AI).
- Aid in teaching and capacity building, such as participation as tutor and co-teacher in internal courses regularly organized by BAIA, as well as tutorials offered in other institutions (in Cambodia and abroad).
Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement)
- Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and End-of-Year Bonus
- Annual leave plus an additional day every three years
- Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related field (recent graduates are welcome to apply).
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Good overview of the current field of Artificial Intelligence.
- Operative knowledge of currently available LLMs systems.
- Knowledge of fundamental Machine Learning algorithms and fundamentals of LLMs functioning.
- Previous experience in developing AI systems.
- Knowledge of good practices of software engineering.
- Good knowledge of Python.
- Ability to work and significant previous experience with Linux command line.
Soft Skills
- Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in biology and bioinformatics.
- Attention to detail and organization necessary to work in a scientific research setting.
- Commitment to IPC’s mission in advancing science and public health in Cambodia.
- Problem-solving mindset and capability of interpreting complex project requirements.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work and learn independently.
- Adaptability and flexibility in working within a dynamic, multicultural, and interdisciplinary environment
- Capability of team play and willingness of effective knowledge sharing in the unit.
