The candidate will develop and maintain the bioinformatics infrastructure, tools and databases, and generate new machine learning prediction models. Active projects include MobiDB, DisProt, RepeatsDB and PED databases, a number of prediction servers and many software libraries.

Required education level: MSc degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics (or equivalent, with strong demonstrable programming skills)
Candidates should comply with the following requirements:
- Programming skills: Python (JavaScript and web related skills will be positively evaluated)
- Highly motivated to work on interdisciplinary research, dedicated and open-minded person with collaborative and creative attitude
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

The fellowship is initially for one year and can be extended upon positive evaluation.
Enrollment in a PhD programme at the University of Padova is also possible (Doctorate Program: Brain, Mind and Computer Science).

Send your CV and a motivation letter and brief description of your research background as well as the names of two (or more) references to: biocomp@bio.unipd.it before October 31st 2021.

Website: https://protein.bio.unipd.it/news/ComputerScientist21