Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Together we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. 

The University of Antwerp’s  Department of Medical Genetics is looking for a full-time full-stack web developer to join our inter-university team. In collaboration with  KULeuven, our team develops WiNGS, an innovative federated platform for secure interpretation of genomics data.
 

Position

The position includes the following tasks:

• You are responsible for the implementation, maintenance and documentation of the WiNGS platform.
• You design, and make deciscions on the future direction of the project, in close collaboration with both co-developers and end-users.
• You provide training to familiarize end-users with the platform.

In your role, you take instructions and regulations into account with a view to achieving predefined objectives.
 

Profile

• You have a professional Bachelor in computer science or bio-informatics or equivalent competences gained through prior work experience.
• You have an extensive knowledge of python, Django and/or Supabase
• You have an extensive knowledge of SQL, preferably PostgreSQL and/or MSSQL.
• You have experience with Linux environments
• Experience with the development of RESTful web-services is an advantage
• You have good oral and written knowledge of English.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You have strong skills in planning and organisation.
   

What we offer

• We offer a temporary contract for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal.
• You will receive a gross monthly salary within pay band 4.1-6.1 of the pay scales of the Administrative and Technical Staff. Your entry-level grade, usually grade 4,  depends on your relevant professional experience. If you work part time, your salary is calculated proportionally on the basis of your employment percentage.
• You will receive meal vouchers, ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• We offer flexible working hours.
• You will have 40 days of annual leave and collective leave for 1 week when the university is closed, between Christmas and New Year.
• You will do most of your work at the Center of Medical Genetics, Prins Boudewijnlaan 43, Edegem, in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here and discover all the other benefits.
   

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this job through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including April 14th, 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on 'apply for job' and complete the online application form. 
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerp.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Geert Vandeweyer, at geert.vandeweyer@uza.be.