Location: Phnom Penh
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a Cambodian non-for-profit research institution established in 1953, IPC is today a scientific research establishment declared of public utility placed under the high patronage of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia and under the responsibility of the Institute Pasteur on the scientific and technical levels. The IPC is a member of the Pasteur Network, which brings together 33 institutes present on five continents. It shares the Pasteurian values and the ethical charter to which the Pasteur Institutes are bound. The IPC has more than 300 employees, including about 30 expatriates of 11 nationalities and includes 6 research units. It carries out research activities in health biology, public health and service activities (Medical Biology Laboratory, vaccinations and water and food analyses) and training.
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is seeking a motivated and qualified Bioinformatics Research Engineer in the Unit for Bioinformatics and AI Applications.
Why Join IPC? |
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and empowering workplace. We promote transparency, non-discrimination, and professional development for all staff.
By joining IPC, you will:
- Work in an internationally collaborative and respectful environment
- Contribute meaningfully to public health and high-impact scientific research
- Access continuous learning opportunities tailored to your career path
- Be part of a team that actively supports gender equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Join an institution recognized for its integrity, innovation, and global scientific partnerships
Position Overview |
As Bioinformatics Research Engineer you will employ Bioinformatics and other IT tools and methods to the analysis of biological sequences, with applications to scientific research on infection diseases. You will be part of the Unit for Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Application (BAIA), a small and dynamic team founded about 1 year ago, with the mission of becoming a national and international reference center dedicated to Bioinformatics and to the applications of AI to scientific research.
Recruitment conditions: |
- Language: English (very good knowledge)
- Position: Full-time
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable)
- Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible
- Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval
- Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement)
- Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and End-of-Year Bonus
- Annual leave plus an additional day every three years
- Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Main responsibilities: |
- Analysis of scientific data
- Use of software tools and libraries for the quantitative and statistical analysis of scientific data, with particular focus on DNA and RNA sequence data obtained with Next Generation Sequencing methods
- Analysis of single cell RNA sequencing data using command line tools and pipelines implemented in R
- Interaction with biologists and other scientists for the development of analyses and correct interpretation of results
- Implementation of software tools and pipelines
- Development of open source tools and pipelines dedicated to Bioinformatics and other fields of scientific research
- Support role
- Collaboration to the continuous support provided by the BAIA unit to the other units of IPC (Bioinformatics, usage of Linux and High Performance Computing systems, AI)
- Aid in teaching and capacity building, such as participation as tutor and co-teacher in internal courses regularly organized by BAIA, as well as tutorials offered in other institutions (in Cambodia and abroad)
- Definition of Standard Operating Procedures for the operation of software tools in scientific research and the monitoring of infection diseases
Candidate Profile: |
- Qualifications & Experience
- Education: M.sc. in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related field with a strong affinity for Biological sciences. or M.sc. in Biology, Pharmacology, Bioengineering, Infectiology or related field with some knowledge of programming and a strong affinity for IT work, Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
- Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills:
- At least basic knowledge of computer programming or scripting
- Knowledge or willingness to learn advanced use and programming of R
- Knowledge or willingness to learn advanced Python skills
- Previous experiences with Linux command line (Bash)
- Personal Attributes
- Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in biology and bioinformatics
- Strong personal affinity to technical work, including programming and use of the command line
- Attention to detail and organization necessary to work in a scientific research setting
- Commitment to IPC’s mission in advancing science and public health in Cambodia.
- Problem-solving mindset and capability of interpreting complex project requirements.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work and learn independently
- Adaptability and flexibility in working within a dynamic, multicultural, and interdisciplinary environment
- Capability of team play and willingness of effective knowledge sharing in the unit
Email: recrutement@pasteur-kh.org
Phone: 092777665
Website: https://www.pasteur-kh.org/job-offers
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