System administrator
Job description
The position includes the following tasks:
- Configure, manage, and maintain HPC servers for department users
- Implement, update, and optimize bioinformatics tools and pipelines both in the local and cloud environments
- Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HPC server users and system operations
- Collaborate with bioinformaticians and researchers to understand their computational needs
- Ensure data security, backup, and recovery procedures are in place
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Stay up to date with the latest developments and IT systems administration
Profile
- You have a professional bachelor’s degree in computer science, (Bio)informatics, or a related field or equivalent competences gained through prior work experience
- You have good oral and written knowledge of English, Dutch
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation
- You have proven experience as a systems administrator, preferably in a scientific computing environment
- You have a strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
- You have experience with high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
- You are familiar with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- You have knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, ….
- You are excelling in problem-solving and have good communication skills
- You can work independently and as part of a team
- You are willing to learn and implement new technologies/tools
- You are familiar with or are willing to learn common bioinformatics tools and databases
- You have strong skills in planning and organisation
Offer
- Meal vouchers
- Parking
- Public transport contribution
- Eco Cheque
- Training
- Additional paid leave
- We offer a permanent contract upon positive evaluation after one year.
- You will receive a gross monthly salary within pay band 4.1-6.1 of the pay scales of the Administrative and Technical Staff. Your entry-level grade depends on your relevant professional experience.
- You will receive meal vouchers, ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- We offer flexible working hours.
- You will have 40 days of annual leave and collective leave for 1 week when the university is closed, between Christmas and New Year.
- You will do most of your work at Center of Medical Genetics (Prins Boudewijnlaan 43, 2650 Edegem) in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here and discover all the other benefits.
- You can apply for this job through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including Monday 15 July 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a letter of motivation
- a CV
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Interviews and a programming trial will take place the week of 22 July.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an email to Show emailaddress. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Bart Loeys, head of Center of Medical Genetics, Show emailaddress.
Practical information
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