We are looking for a Scientist Bioinformatics to strengthen the Galapagos Bioinformatics team. Please read all the details at http://www.glpg.com/index.php/careers/current-openings/ Galapagos is a mid-sized, clinical stage biotechnology company and is active in discovery and development of small molecule therapies, many of which are based on proprietary disease modifying drug targets in various disease areas. Galapagos funds its research through alliance payments from its pharma partners, licensing agreements, and its cash reserves. Our selective JAK1 inhibitor GLPG0634, is currently in Phase II trials for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease and is partnered with AbbVie for up to $1.4 billion in milestones and double-digit royalties. Together with its services company Fidelta, Galapagos' research activities across Europe are successful thanks to our highly motivated staff of 400 employees, a unique technology base, and a strong financial position. For our site in Leiden (The Netherlands), we are looking for a Scientist Bioinformatics (m/f) Full time - reference: LEI-053 Description This position gives you the opportunity to work in an exciting and dynamic environment of a well-known successful international biotech company. As a member of the bioinformatics team you will perform daily bioinformatics tasks supporting the different research projects of Galapagos. By making functional analyses and implementing novel analysis methodologies, end-user interfaces and data-integration efforts, you support the multidisciplinary disease biology and drug discovery teams in their decision making process. You will play a key role in implementing bioinformatics needs from research projects into proof-of-concept solutions that can be adapted for incorporation into Galapagos' software and data systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and provide data-based services to the science and business at Galapagos. Profile · You have a Master's degree or PhD in bioinformatics or Life Sciences with clear experience in bioinformatics. You have at least 2 years of working experience, preferably in a biotech or pharma company · You have broadly applicable general bioinformatics skills (expression-data analysis, pathway analysis, databases and repositories in the public domain) · You have a clear understanding of data structures and data-interchange formats (e.g. JSON), experience with document databases (such as MongoDB or Cassandra) and/or relational databases (Mysql/Oracle) · You have good working knowledge of Linux · Good knowledge of R (preferably with the BioConductor libraries), experience with reporting in R (sweave/knitr) and interactive web-interfaces (shiny) is a clear plus · Hands-on experience with modern web-frameworks (such as Django, Ruby on Rails or Perl Dancer) is a clear plus · Knowledge of disease related pathways and systems biology approaches, expression-data analysis, experience with developing analysis strategies in transcriptomics and/or genetics is a plus We are looking for candidates that have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and like to work in the environment of a biotech company where quality, speed, motivation, team spirit and results are of utmost importance to be successful. At Galapagos and Fidelta, we aim to recruit the best people, who stand out among their peers, with integrity and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Our employees are the strength behind Galapagos, a highly motivated team, eager to maintain Galapagos' leading position and achieve breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research. Galapagos offers a competitive remuneration package and a dynamic work environment. Do you have the qualifications for this job opening, and are you up to the challenge of joining our entrepreneurial team? If so, please send your application (preferably by e-mail) to: Human resources Galapagos BV PO Box 127 2300 AC Leiden The Netherlands Tel: +31 71 7506700 Fax: +31 71 7506701 jobs_nl@glpg.com<mailto:jobs_nl@glpg.com> Please contact us only if you want to apply for this position. Other types of inquiries or business proposals will be ignored. The selection procedure will be monitored by Kelly Scientific Resources. Maté Ongenaert, PhD Senior Scientist Bioinformatics Computational Chemistry & Biology (CC&B) [http://guide/glpg/images/galapagoslogo_small.jpg] Galápagos Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3 | 2800 Mechelen | Belgium T: +32 15 342 927 | F: +32 15 342 901 mate.ongenaert@glpg.com<mailto:mate.ongenaert@glpg.com> | http://www.glpg.com<http://www.glpg.com/> -- This e-mail and its attachment(s) (if any) may contain confidential and/or proprietary information and is intended for its addressee(s) only. Any unauthorized use of the information contained herein (including, but not limited to, alteration, reproduction, communication, distribution or any other form of dissemination) is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the originator promptly and delete this e-mail and its attachment(s) (if any) subsequently. 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