Bioinformatic Research Engineer

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Other
• Languages: English
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

As Bioinformatics Research Engineer you will employ Bioinformatics methods, programming, data science, machine learning, AI and other IT technologies 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, recently created with the mission of becoming a national and international reference center dedicated to Bioinformatics and to the applications of AI to scientific research. 

This is a local Cambodian position; thus, the position is open only for Cambodian citizens or foreigners already currently working in Cambodia. 

Recruitment conditions:

• 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

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

Languages

• English - Good is required

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related field with additional requirement: strong affinity and interest for biological and medical sciences and research OR
• Master's Degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Bioengineering, Infectiology or related field with additional requirement: basics of Linux command line, basics of computer programming

General & Technical Skills

• Previous experiences with Linux command line (Bash)
• Basic knowledge of computer programming or scripting
• Knowledge or willingness to learn advanced use and programming of R and Python
• Willingness to learn advanced Bioinformatics techniques and methods

Soft Skills

• Strongpersonal affinity to technical work and computer programming
• Attentionto 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
• Adaptabilityand flexibility in working within a dynamic, multicultural, and interdisciplinary environment
• Capability of team play and willingness of effective knowledge sharing in the unit