Location: Grenoble, France
Staff Category: Staff Member
Contract Duration: 3 years
Grading: 5 or 6, depending on experience and qualifications
Closing Date: 18 November 2012
Reference number: GR_00046
Job Description
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany) and the outstations are in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy).
The EMBL Grenoble Computer and Network team provides the EMBL Grenoble Outstation and UVHCI with the entire range of IT services required for a high-end structural biology research environment. This includes clustered computer capacity, scientific web-based service hosting, large storage systems, central backup facility, helpdesk , network systems and e-mail hosting.
The IT Systems Engineer will mainly be in charge of the following:
Searching, proposing and maintaining the tools to provide an industry-grade Linux production environment;
Preparing, installing, maintaining computer services primarily based on Linux/FreeBSD systems;
Assessing new technologies for applicability to the Outstation's needs;
Maintaining and developing internal web services
Performing any further Computer and Network team tasks when the other members are not available.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must hold a BSc or MSc in Computer Science, or equivalent qualifications in other countries, as several years of prior experience in the same line of work.
Furthermore, we are looking for candidates with:
In-depth technical experience with Linux / FreeBSD Systems;
Extensive knowledge of Unix-based services (MTAs, NFS, DNS, SMB, HTTPD, DHCPD, LDAP, Kerberos etc.);
Programming and scripting ability (Python, Perl, PHP, bash);
Detailed knowledge of Redhat and Debian-like Linux distribution;
Intermediate to advanced verbal and written communication in English and French;
Aptitude to produce and maintain reliable and documented work;
Ability to work effectively in a team;
Balanced interest in Opensource as well as proprietary technologies.
Application Instructions
Please apply online through
http://www.embl.org/jobs
Additional Information
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
