VIB is looking to expand its Institute-wide bio- and research informatics and training platform, BITS, with a research informatics scientist. You will be employed in the Bioinformatics Training and Service (BITS) facility of VIB whose mission is to provide research informatics resources and services to VIB and to promote education in bioinformatics. You will be responsible for the technical support for end users of VIB’s electronic lab notebook system and the delivery of on-site training sessions. You will also provide support to individual scientists to solve bio- and research informatics bottlenecks and problems. You will play a key role in setting up bioinformatics tools and infrastructure to enable processing, analysis, visualization and dissemination of integrated OMICS datasets. Profile You have a PhD Degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics or a related degree. Strong experience of electronic lab notebook systems, preferably E-Notebook, and Information management systems (document management, data repositories,…) is required. Strong experience with bioinformatics methods, databases, and managing larger data sets is required. A good working knowledge of Linux/Unix and programming languages such as Perl, SQL, R, Java, Python or C would be desirable. Working knowledge of basic principles of laboratory experiments using standard biological techniques (bioassays, instrumentation, animal experimentation,…) is desirable. Experience with training/teaching of students/end-users is beneficial. Working knowledge of computer technology (databases, client-server architectures, Windows, Mac, Linux operating systems, Citrix) is beneficial. Excellent knowledge of English, communication and teaching skills and the ability to interact proactively with research scientists and IT-personnel are essential requirements. How to apply? See http://www.vib.be/en/jobs/Pages/Research-Informatics-Scientist.aspx