Location: Champalimaud Centre for The Unknown
Employer: Champalimaud Foundation
Job Type: Full Time
Position: Technical
Application Starts: 26 Jul. 2024
The Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Software Developer to join our team.
Work Plan
Play a crucial role in the development of software applications targeted for research and clinical areas, from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce software design for in-house developed products and integration with AI and machine learning algorithms;
Support and advise Champalimaud Research users on the usage, troubleshooting of different types of applications, computational systems and services.
Application start date
July 26th, 2024
Application closing date
Until position is filled
Expected position starting date
October 1st, 2024
Skills/Qualifications
Essential skills
– Proficiency in different programming languages and their respective ecosystems (e.g. Python, C#), with a strong emphasis on software development best practices;
– Experience with cross-platform application development, including desktop, mobile platforms (iOS, Android) and web, to ensure broad availability and distribution of research tools and applications;
– Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud;
– Proficiency in version control tools such as Git;
– Familiarity with container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes for building, deploying, and scaling containerized applications;
– Team player, self-motivated, proactive, creative and willing to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment;
– Good organizational, planning and project management skills, allowing for task prioritization and focus on efficacy;
– Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, clinicians, and other engineers;
– Excellent level of English.
Desirable skills that will also be considered
– Proven ability to think creatively and solve complex problems in a research-driven setting;
– Experience with data analysis and visualization tools;
– Familiarity with reactive programming concepts and frameworks, such as RxJS (for web) or Reactive Extensions (for C#);
– Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and algorithms;
– Experience in working with Unity3D, Unreal Engine or similar.
Eligibility criteria
– Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Informatics, Computer Sciences, or related areas;
– 3-5 years proven experience in a similar role;
– Business English proficiency level.
Selection process
The Champalimaud Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a CV highlighting your relevant past work and a motivation letter, as a single annexed PDF document. The call reference will be asked and not having it may invalidate your submission. This call’s reference is: SOFT-DEV.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduUoROdJIf0Bp0hGgOz7UN1zTxgQ2TFJheTBDC28NcyKlPQw/viewform
Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.
Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognized in Portugal.
Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on the qualifications listed.
Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials: CV 40% weighting, motivation letter 20%, interview 40%. If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.
Evaluation Committee members
Artur Silva, Head of Hardware and Software Platform; Hugo Marques, Postdoc researcher; Luís Teixeira, Software Developer
Notification of results
All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process. After notification, candidates have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email (careers@research.fchampalimaud.org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee’s decision will become definitive.
About Us
Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.
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