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Interfaculty Bioinformatics Unit
Start of employment: by agreement
2-year limited contract with possibility of extension
At IBU, we provide cutting-edge High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure crucial for groundbreaking research. Our team supports a diverse community of approximately 250 HPC users, including bioinformaticians, biologists, and medical doctors from the Universities of Bern, Fribourg, and other leading Swiss research institutions. Join us to play a vital role in empowering scientific discovery.
Tasks
* Administering and maintaining our Linux server infrastructure.
* Managing and optimizing our HPC clusters, ensuring high performance and availability.
* Providing essential support by analyzing, prioritizing, and resolving user problem requests.
Requirements
* Proven in-depth experience with Linux system administration.
* Hands-on experience with virtual machines and containerization technologies.
* Practical experience administering HPC clusters, particularly with Slurm.
* Strong understanding of Network, Storage, and Web technologies.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
We offer
* A supportive and collaborative work environment within a highly engaged team.
* Access to excellent computational resources and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
* A highly varied workload that ensures continuous learning and the opportunity to develop new methods and technical skills.
* An attractive workplace located in the vibrant Länggasse neighbourhood of Bern.
* A stable role with a 2-year initial contract and the strong possibility of extension, offering long-term career prospects.
Application and contact
For subject-specific questions and information about the position, please contact PD Dr. Rémy Bruggmann (remy.bruggmann@unibe.ch).
Please send your application with the usual documents electronically by no later than 15.09.2025 to stefan.daniel@unibe.ch.
www.karriere.unibe.ch
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* Part-time
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