Scientific Assistant 2

About the job

Organisational entity Faculty of Medicine Section / Division directly attached structures to the Dean's office Function Scientific Assistant 2 Function code 206024 Maximum class 19 Body Administrative and technical staff Activity rate 100% Registration deadline 22-10-2026 Reference 7087

Job description

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the framework of its mandates: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).

The Biomedical Data Science Platform (BDSF) of the Faculty of Medicine supports laboratories in their research projects. It provides the bioinformatics and statistical expertise necessary for analysing all types of data and visualising results for publication.

The platform aims to advise, train and assist scientists in effectively exploiting laboratory data, regardless of the research field.

To strengthen its team, the BDSF is currently looking for a:

Scientific Assistant 2 at 100%

The main mission of this position is to strengthen the BDSF bioinformatics team to support researchers of the Faculty of Medicine by providing them with advanced statistical and bioinformatics advice and analyses.

Main tasks:

• Perform statistical and bioinformatics analyses of biomedical data
• Develop, maintain and document reproducible analysis pipelines
• Advise researchers on the choice of technologies and data analysis approaches
• Produce clear visualisations and assist researchers in interpreting results
• Train and support users in analysis tools
• Ensure methodological and technological watch
• Contribute to data management, structuring and traceability

Required title and skills

• Master's degree in mathematics, physics, biology, bioinformatics, engineering, computer science or another similar field
• At least 5 years of experience in biomedical data analysis and bioinformatics
• Strong knowledge in bioinformatics and statistics, as well as in data-generating technologies (omics, single cell, FACS, spectrometry)
• Proficiency in coding in R and/or Python, Linux and HPC environments, as well as reproducibility and traceability techniques for analyses (docker, singularity, markdown, github)

Start date

01.01.2027

Contact

If you match the above description, we would be very pleased to receive your application (CV, cover letter and letters of recommendation). Please apply exclusively online by clicking the button below "postuler / apply now".

Further information can be obtained from Nadine Fournier , BDSF coordinator.

Additional information

Fixed-term private law contract of 12 months, renewable. 

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.