Job Announcement: Java Engineer with Project Management Tasks at FGCZ, Switzerland

Java Engineer with Project Management Tasks at FGCZ, Switzerland The Functional Genomics Center Zurich (FGCZ) is an interdisciplinary research and training center of the University of Zurich and the ETH Zurich. With B-Fabric (http://www.bfabric.org) an innovative open source infrastructure has been developed for managing and integrating data from high throughput molecular analysis systems and applications for their analysis produced at FGCZ. B-Fabric is implemented based on open source technologies and productively used in the life science research of the two institutions. We are seeking a Java engineer to strengthen our existing development team. The position offers a challenging opportunity at a key intersection of rapidly moving fields. RESPONSIBILITIES The position's responsibility includes the specification, implementation, maintenance, and support of software solutions. The primary focus will be on advancing our open source data and application integration framework B-Fabric. The candidate will closely collaborate with bioinformatics experts and scientists to achieve this goal in general and to couple external applications (for analysis and visualization purposes) with B-Fabric in specific. REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science or an equivalent expertise with good programming skills in Java. Apart from the readiness for independent and team-oriented work, we expect some basic knowledge and experiences in database systems (SQL), middleware (Java EE, Hibernate), Web/XML technologies (JSF, Richfaces), and Operating Systems (Linux, Unix, Windows). Knowledge about open source products (PostgreSQL, Lucene, ActiveMQ, GlassFish etc.) is of advantage. An ability to work independently is a prerequisite, as is the ability to effectively interact with the research and technical staff of the center in a team-oriented manner. Advanced knowledge of English is essential, as this is the working language of the center. Knowledge of German is helpful but not essential. TERMS Full-time position, starting immediately or upon agreement. Working place is Functional Genomics Center in Zurich, Switzerland. Interested candidates should send the usual application documents (including a full CV and a statement of interest) as a PDF document via email to tuerker@fgcz.ethz.ch. For questions about the application procedure or the position, please contact: Dr. Can Türker Winterthurerstrasse 190, Y32H06 8057 Zurich, Switzerland tuerker@fgcz.ethz.ch +41 44 6353900 www.fgcz.ch