Consultant - Bioinformatics Pipeline Automation Specialist

Overview

The consultant will support the Animal Production and Health Laboratory (APHL) in modernizing its bioinformatics infrastructure by configuring research servers into a High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster and deploying a local Galaxy instance. The role involves establishing automated workflows for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), Shotgun Metagenomics, and Metatranscriptomics, and developing training materials for an upcoming course.

Tasks Summary

• Provide technical expertise in establishing automated pipelines for the analysis and visualization of WGS, Shotgun Metagenomic, and Metatranscriptomic datasets.
• Carry out an analysis for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), Shotgun Metagenomic, and Metatranscriptomic data utilizing advanced bioinformatics and Machine Learning (ML) tools.
• Provide technical input to Configure research and training servers into a high-performance computer cluster optimized for large-scale data analysis.
• Provide expertise in deploying a local instance of Galaxy on research servers and migrate existing APHL pipelines into Galaxy Workflows to enhance accessibility for APHL staff.
• Contribute to the update of current APHL bioinformatics pipelines to support data analysis for Oxford Nanopore, Ion Torrent (S5), PacBio, and Iliumina platforms.
• Provide technical expertise in preparing comprehensive training materials for the APHL course scheduled for November 2026.
• Develop a dedicated Virtual Machine (VM) pre-loaded with necessary software and create syntax-highlighted instructional materials to ensure effective learning for trainees.

Experience Requirements

Minimum five years of experience in bioinformatics training and capacity building on data analysis pipelines, bacterial and viral genomics, and machine learning methods for disease prediction. Strong background in High-Performance Computing facility management.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (masters) in Genomics/ Bioinformatics or another related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: Good oral and written command of English.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Contract Duration: 12

Work Modality:

Remuneration: A daily fee of up to a maximum of € 260, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided.