The Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Padua, is seeking a developer to support Prof. Davide Risso research group within the framework of the ERC Consolidator project focused on imaging-based spatial transcriptomics.
The main responsibilities of the position include:
* Development, testing, and maintenance of open-source software packages for biological data analysis, including the production of binaries and containers; * Collaboration with the core development team of the Bioconductor project for software review, distribution, updates, and maintenance; * Contribution to the drafting of technical documentation and to the writing of reports and scientific articles describing the results achieved.
The position is offered as a two-year renewable contract. It provides access to an international research network and the opportunity to contribute as a co-author to scientific publications.
Candidates are expected to have knowledge, including through practical experience, of:
* R, with a particular focus on package development; * High-performance computing (HPC) environments; * The Linux operating system and major job scheduling tools (e.g., Slurm or similar); * Software development lifecycle, version control tools (e.g., Git), creation and management of virtual environments (e.g., Docker, Singularity, etc.), and procedures for installing, configuring, and running bioinformatics software; * Basic knowledge of other programming languages besides R, such as Python or C++; * Basic understanding of biology, bioinformatics, or biostatistics concepts; * Fluency in English (reference level “C1”).
To apply, please follow the instructions available at: https://www.unipd.it/selezione-2025S28 * * *Application deadline: 17 July 2025 2:00 pm CET*