Data Management & Web Support GeneCore

At EMBL Heidelberg the GeneCore facility provides state-of-the-art genomics services to support research projects across Europe. GeneCore combines advanced sequencing technologies with robust bioinformatics infrastructure to deliver high-quality genomic data to the scientific community.

We are seeking a motivated Data Management & Web Support team member to assist with website maintenance content migration and daily bioinformatics operations. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career candidates to gain hands-on experience in genomics data management web technologies and core facility operations.

Your role

Website Maintenance Content Migration & Development

• Migrate content from the legacy GeneCore website () to the new public-facing pages on the development server

• Update and enhance public website content based on the current structure

• Improve styling layout and user experience of the new website

• Test and validate migrated content for accuracy formatting and consistency

• Support deployment of new GeneCore public pages once approved

• Maintain and update both intranet and public-facing GeneCore content post-migration

Content Management

• Review existing content on the legacy internal website and identify material for migration or updating

• Organize website content for improved navigation and user accessibility

• Update outdated information on GeneCore services pricing contact details and protocols

• Ensure style and visual consistency across all pages

• Document changes and maintain proper version control

Daily Bioinformatics Operations Support

• Assist with routine data management tasks across the lifecycle of sequencing runs
  (registration library preparation sequencing processing archiving deletion)

• Monitor and report on data archiving and deletion workflows

• Support team members with general operational and administrative tasks

• Learn and assist with GeneCores sequencing data workflow

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on exposure to bioinformatics data infrastructure

• Understand how genomics core facilities manage large-scale sequencing data

• Work with database systems and web technologies (WordPress Flask Django)

• Collaborate with bioinformaticians on real-world projects

What we are looking for

This role is suitable for candidates who want to gain their first hands-on experience in genomics bioinformatics and research facility operations.

Ideally you are:

• Studying and/or interested in pursuing career in Life Sciences Bioinformatics Computer Science or a related field

• Curious and motivated to learn new skills including working with data and web technologies

• Basic relevant IT familiarity and web tools is a plus.

• Any previous relevant experience is welcome but not required.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English are expected.

Contract length: 12 months

Salary: Grade 1

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven community-oriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Financial incentives:Salary free of income tax monthly family and child allowances annual salary review pension scheme death benefit long-term care accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Flexible working arrangements

• Private medical insurancefor you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off:30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays

• Campus life:Free shuttle bus (some sites only) on-site library subsidised on-site cafeteria casual dress code extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg) 10 days of child sick leave generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances

• For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders identities nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.

• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date