R&d Specialist in Responsible Reproducible Research

The **Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB)** is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg. We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and _in silico_. We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and their contributing factors.

The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines: computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary and together we contribute to science and society.

**Your Role...**:
Your main tasks will consist of:

- develop scripts (in Python, Ruby, Liquid, Julia, or other) to improve existing resources and processes
- integrate existing tools into an overall quality-assurance pipeline
- add and improve content of documentation resources
- automate processes using CI/CD
- fix bugs identified by software developers and/or users
- work closely with other team members on developing essential resources
- propose creative and practical solutions to simplify and automate processes
- prepare documents for training and/or reporting on an as-needed basis
- write and maintain formal documentation for technical procedures

**What we expect from you**:

- Minimum a Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, data science, or another field but with equivalent and proven experience
- Strong and demonstrable computer programming skills are a requirement, additionally skills in Python are an advantage
- Experience of the source code control process using tools (e.g., git), DevOps, or Continuous Integration / Deployment is an advantage
- Experience with production-level software projects (any domain) including unit testing and using agile software development methodologies are a strong advantage
- Proficiency in UNIX / Linux is highly desired
- Demonstrable successful delivery of projects
- Knowledge of using the shell (any OS) is desirable
- Solid knowledge of one (scientific) programming language (Python, R, C++, Julia) is a strong advantage
- Other programming/scripting languages, such as Matlab, Octave are considered an asset
- Ability to communicate effectively. Fluency in English is required. Any other language is considered an asset
- Ability to articulate clearly technical needs within an interdisciplinary setting
- No prior knowledge of the biomedical research required, but a willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team is essential
- Reproducibility attitude, a mind of transparency, and a belief in the value of sharing and reusability of assets
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at one time while working independently and effectively under deadlines
- An enthusiastic and motivated team player
- Willingness to learn and ability to adapt

**Here’s what awaits you at the LCSB...**:

- **Excellent work environment** with state-of-the-art infrastructure, laboratory and administrative support
- **Truly connected. **We work together with hospitals and research institutes on a national and international level as well as industrial partners. Connection between science and society is very important to us. From our school lab - the Scienteens Lab - to the different outreach activities and collaborative partnerships with patient associations, we love to listen to society’s needs and share our passion for science
- **Be part of a multicultural team. **At the LCSB we have more than 50 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more