[open-science] EMBO SourceData is hiring: full-stack web developer

Tue Apr 16 07:22:20 UTC 2019

Dear colleagues,

EMBO SourceData (sourcedata.embo.org) is hiring a web developer: 
https://www.embl.de/jobs/searchjobs/index.php?ref=EMBO00077

Please feel free to forward the job posting with your colleagues. 
Apologies for cross-posting.

Kind regards,

Thomas

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Thomas Lemberger, PhD
Deputy Head, Scientific Publications, EMBO
Chief Editor, Molecular Systems Biology
Head, SourceData

http://embo.org
http://msb.embopress.org
http://sourcedata.embo.org

Web Developer, SourceData and EMBO PressLocation: 	EMBO (Heidelberg, 
Germany)
Staff Category: 	Staff Member
Contract Duration: 	3 years
Grading: 	6, 7 or 8, depending on experience and qualifications
Closing Date: 	5 May 2019
Reference Number: 	EMBO00077

EMBO (embo.org) stands for excellence in the life sciences. We support 
talented researchers at all stages of their careers in Europe and 
beyond, stimulate the exchange of scientific information, and help build 
a research environment where scientists can achieve their best work. 
SourceData (sourcedata.embo.org) is as an open platform developed by 
EMBO to make research data shown in published figures findable, 
accessible, inter-connected and reusable. SourceData implements Open 
Science principles at the heart of scientific publishing. EMBO Press 
(embopress.org) publishes four prestigious scientific research journals, 
The EMBO Journal, EMBO Reports, Molecular Systems Biology and EMBO 
Molecular Medicine and has implemented numerous initiatives to promote 
transparency, reproducibility and efficiency in publishing.

EMBO (embo.org) is looking for a full-stack web developer to join the 
SourceData and EMBO Press teams.

    Your role

You will join an international multi-disciplinary team of developers, 
editors and scientists to work on exciting projects that use technology 
to improve the efficiency of the scientific publishing process and to 
build an interface with Open Science.

As a full-stack Web Developer you will be responsible for:

  * Contributing to the*development of backend and frontend
    components*of the new SourceData 'Community' platform, in
    collaboration with external partners. This includes a figure/data
    authoring desktop application (Javascript) and a web-based
    figure/data sharing dashboard (PHP/MySQL, Vue.js).
  * Working with our collaborators to maintain and improve
    the*SourceData platform*, including the web application used for
    data curation (Angular.js, PHP/MySQL), the SmartFigure navigator
    (Angular.js) and its search functions (SQL and neo4j databases).
  * Maintaining existing or*developing new tools*for the editorial team
    at EMBO Press, for example tools to analyze the fate of rejected
    manuscripts, tools to assist manuscript and data quality checks,
    tools to automate repetitive tasks (Python, Django).
  * Contributing to and assisting with the*development and
    maintenance*of customizable*web pages*on the EMBO Press sites
    (Atypon platform, PageBuilder tool, Javascript widgets/web components).
  * *Maintaining servers*hosted by EMBO and needed for SourceData.
  * Coordinating with the EMBO IT team for*systems administration.*
  * Coordinating with external partners.
  * Additional tasks as required by the Head of SourceData, the Head of
    Scientific Publications or the EMBO Director.

This position will occasionally require working outside of the normal 
working hours, in the evenings or during the weekend.

    You have

You have a creative mind with a strong sense of initiative. You are able 
to solve complex problems with perseverance and by acquiring the 
necessary competences. You are dynamic and adapt to new scenarios as 
they unfold. You might not (yet) be a 'tensor ninja' or a 'bash guru', 
but you are smart and open to always learn more. We love to work as a 
team and would like to welcome you as one of its key players.

We would like you to have a degree in computer science, computational 
biology, physics, maths or equivalent work experience. An MS or PhD in 
any related field will be strongly valued. The position requires 
expertise in the following fields:

  * Demonstrated expertise in structured, object-oriented and
    test-oriented programming in Python and/or PHP.
  * Experience with major web frameworks (e.g. Django, Laravel…).
  * Experience with modern Javascript stack (e.g. ES6+, node & npm,
    webpack, eslint…) and at least with one of the major Javascript
    frameworks (e.g. Vue.js, preferred, or React, Angular2+…).
  * Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL…).
  * Familiar with version control systems such as Git.
  * Demonstrated involvement in Open Source development is a very
    significant asset.

Very good written and oral English language skills are a prerequisite.

    You might also have

  * Interest or experience in machine learning.
  * A background in Linux system administration: bash scripting, server
    deployment and maintenance (e.g. systemd), cron jobs, backups, etc...
  * Interest in or knowledge of semantic web technologies (RDF, SPARQL)
    or graph database (neo4j).
  * Experience with XML parsing and processing.

    Why join us

The EMBO offices are located on the international EMBL life science 
research campus in Heidelberg, Germany. Heidelberg, home to around 
150,000 people, is a vibrant university city offering a high quality of 
life. EMBO is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering 
attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international 
science organisation. The remuneration package comprises a competitive 
salary, pension scheme and health insurance, educational and other 
family-related benefits where applicable.

    What else you need to know

Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, 
depending on circumstances at the time of the review. The Web Developer 
reports to the Head of SourceData.
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