Junior Bioinformatician
Reporting to: Director Translational Data Science
Job Profile

Who we are:

Alentis Therapeutics is developing breakthrough treatments for fibrotic and rare diseases and associated cancers. The company’s lead candidates are monoclonal antibodies that are highly selective for exposed and non-junctional Claudin-1 (CLDN1). Non-junctional CLDN1 is a previously unexploited target with a unique mechanism of action that plays a key role in the pathology of kidney, lung and liver fibrosis, as well as solid tumors.

Alentis` lead therapeutic program, ALE.F02, has finished recruitment into a Ph1a study in healthy volunteers and is currently being developed for the treatment of advanced fibrotic diseases. ALE.C04 will enter clinical studies in oncology in 2023.

Position Summary:

For our fast-growing team, we are looking for a Junior Bioinformatician (100%) reporting to the Director of Translational Data Science.
The Junior Bioinformatician will contribute to:

  • Convert complex multi-omics datasets into meaningful biological and clinical outcomes.
  • Implement, customize, and develop omics data analysis pipelines applied, but not limited to, bulk transcriptomic and proteomic, single cell transcriptomic, spatial multi-omics and data integration.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our team of scientists to support the discovery and development of new therapeutic targets and biomarkers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement data analysis pipelines using R and Python.
  • Analyze and interpret OMICs data using bioinformatics tools and techniques.
  • Perform quality control and data normalization.
  • Generate visualizations and reports to communicate results.
  • Stay up to date with the latest developments in bioinformatics and data analysis.
Qualifications:
  • PhD in bioinformatics with experience working with omics datasets.
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting OMICs data using bioinformatics tools and methods.
  • Proficiency in programming languages R and Python.
  • Experience with data visualization tools and software.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Interact with stakeholders with different backgrounds. Proficiency in English (written and oral).
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment as well as autonomously.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.

Work location: Home Based France (with weekly meetings in Paris and occasional visits to Alentis Therapeutics, Basel – CH)
Contract: French contract with Alentis Strasbourg office
Requirement: First full-time contract after PhD recently obtained in Europe.

We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a highly motivated and skilled bioinformatician looking to join a dynamic and innovative team, please submit your CV and cover letter by email to career@alentis.ch

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