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Software Developer at FinnGen

Helsinki

November 18, 2024


Join Us as a Software Developer at Finn Gen!

Location: Helsinki, Finland


Project: Finn Gen at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)

Are you passionate about software development and eager to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Join our team at Finn Gen, one of the largest genetics research projects globally, and be part of groundbreaking discoveries that can transform lives.

Why Finn Gen?

At Finn Gen, we are merging cutting-edge genomic data with comprehensive health records from hundreds of thousands of individuals to revolutionise human health. Our collaborative environment brings together top researchers from Finnish universities, hospitals, biobanks, and international pharmaceutical companies. Here, you’ll work alongside world-class scientists, data managers, and bioinformaticians in both Helsinki and at the prestigious Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Boston, MA, USA.

What We Offer:
  • Innovative Projects: Work on high-impact software solutions that empower international researchers in academia and industry to analyse and visualise extensive genomic and health data.
  • Dynamic Environment: Join a vibrant and inclusive team of nearly 300 professionals dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through science and technology.
  • Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience and exposure to diverse technologies, including opportunities to visit the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
  • Proven Team Culture: Join a highly collaborative team with an established track record of successful delivery, where knowledge sharing and mutual support drive our collective success.

Your Role:

As a Software Developer, you will play a critical role in:

  • Developing Tools: Create computational tools and web UIs for efficient data browsing and visualisation.
  • Building Infrastructure: Implement big data analysis solutions to support complex queries and visualisations.
  • Pipeline Development: Design data-analysis pipelines for robust and reproducible processing of large datasets.
  • Collaborative Reporting: Contribute to project reports and engage actively in team meetings.

What You Bring:

Must-Have Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of software engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in general purpose programming languages such as Python, Java or C++
  • Experience with web UI development (React, Type Script or Java Script).
  • Strong understanding of databases (RDBMS, SQL, No SQL) and experience with Linux, shell scripting, git, and containerization.
  • Good English communication skills; fluency in Finnish is not required.

Strong Assets:


  • Experience with cloud computing (preferably Google Cloud).
  • Knowledge of genetics, large-scale genotyping, sequencing data, and electronic health records (EHR).
  • Familiarity with statistics, machine learning, and big data technologies.
  • Knowledge of R statistical programming language

Why Work With Us?


At FIMM, we pride ourselves on a friendly, flexible, and supportive work culture. Our mission is clear: to harness the power of big data for health innovation. If you’re ready to make a difference and work on projects that will positively impact healthcare and well-being, we want to hear from you!

Ready to Join Us?


Apply now to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of genomics and healthcare!

The position offers a contract until August 31, 2027, with a 6-month trial period. Salary is based on the University of Helsinki's salary system (YPJ), considering qualifications, experience, and performance. The university provides comprehensive benefits, including occupational health care, sports facilities, and professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees and their family members with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

To apply, submit a single PDF with:
  • Motivation letter (1-2 pages)
  • Detailed CV
  • Two reference letters or referees’ contact details

Please submit your application via the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the 'Apply now' button. If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi. Applications are due by December 16, 2024, with reviews starting immediately.

For inquiries, contact Phenotype team leader Mary Pat Reeve (mary.reeve@helsinki.fi), Analysis team leader Mitja Kurki (mitja.kurki@helsinki.fi) and project manager Mervi Aavikko (mervi.aavikko@helsinki.fi).

More information on FIMM is available here and on the Finn Gen project here.

The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is an international research unit focusing on human genomics and personalised medicine at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (Hi LIFE) of the University of Helsinki - a leading Nordic university with a strong commitment to life science research. As part of Academic Medical Center Helsinki in Meilahti campus FIMM collaborates locally with the Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital and National Institute for Health and Welfare. FIMM is part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, composed of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the centres for molecular medicine in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the EU-LIFE Community.

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender and age, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group.
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