System Developer to Center for Cervical Cancer Elimination

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

We are looking for a System Developer to join Professor Joakim Dillner's research group at the Center for Cervical Cancer Elimination, part of the Department of Clinical Sciences, Intervention, and Technology. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic research team focused on eScience and cancer prevention.

Your mission

The Center for Cervical Cancer Elimination conducts both basic and applied research on human papillomavirus (HPV) and preventive measures. We are responsible for the international HPV reference laboratory, where new HPV sequences are documented and archived. We also participate in national and international projects on exposome research and cervical cancer prevention, collaborating with health authorities to monitor and evaluate interventions, as well as disseminating research results to promote public health.

As a System Developer, you will lead and coordinate the IT architecture, taking responsibility for data processing, analysis, and project support. In this role, you will ensure that workflows and analysis pipelines are both efficient and robust. Additionally, you will represent the group in national and international forums, presenting progress in research.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Coordinate and optimize IT architecture, data flows, analysis pipelines, and system integration for HPV-related research
• National IT coordinator for the HPV elimination project, ensuring smooth access and secure data management
• Support the research team as a technical resource and present research progress at national and international conferences
• Collaborate with external developers for feature development, problem-solving, and maintenance of applications and open-source tools (Nextcloud, Grafana, etc.)
• Manage Git repositories and ensure code quality and collaboration
• Administer Linux servers, deploy web applications, and manage domains for secure access and performance
• Manage over 70 websites, ensuring stability, updates, and compliance with privacy regulations

Your profile

To be considered for the position of System Developer, you have:

• Documented experience in system development with a strong focus on building scalable IT infrastructures and applications
• Extensive experience with systems such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Linux systems, MySQL databases, and the HopsWorks environment
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written

Further qualifications include:

• A research background, with a desirable completed dissertation in virology, particularly Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Basic knowledge of Swedish
• Documented experience in coordinating IT-related tasks for national programs
• Experience in data visualization

As a person, you are strategic and analytical with the ability to see the big picture, even in fast-paced and interdisciplinary environments. You have strong problem-solving skills and can handle complex technical and scientific challenges. You are results-oriented, detail-oriented, and able to think both long-term and practically. You thrive in a dynamic work environment, are flexible, and can quickly adapt to changes. Your ability to collaborate and communicate effectively both within the team and with external partners enables you to contribute to research progress and successful project execution at the highest level.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Flemingsberg

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest April 9, 2025.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form. 

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all