Research and Development Specialist in Cheminformatics

About the LCSB

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg.
We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and in silico. We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines: computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary, and together we contribute to science and society.

Your role

The Research and Development Specialist will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining new and existing computational mass spectrometry and cheminformatics software and workflows, primarily for target and non-target metabolomics, exposomics and environmental analysis within the Environmental Cheminformatics Group and within the scope of our responsibilities within PARC. The open position is part of the European "Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals" (PARC) project, co-funded by the European Union. Key examples include PubChemLite, MassBank, and Shinyscreen. Further examples are on GitLab, our website and publications.

For further information, please contact Prof. Emma Schymanski (email address: ).

Your profile

• MSc degree (or equivalent) in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, chemistry, environmental sciences, mathematics, computer science or related fields
• Experience in or willingness to learn:
• R, python, Java, web services, Docker containers and UI design
• Git-based subversion control (GitHub, GitLab)
• Non-target workflows for mass spectrometry data
• Major cheminformatics toolkits (e.g. CDK, RDkit, OpenBabel)
• Ability to design, implement and maintain new and existing code, services, workflows and data analysis for research activities
• Supportive of Open Science initiatives and willing to become a highly active member in the online mass spectrometry and cheminformatics communities
• Willingness to work in a team, with colleagues and external collaborators
• Keen to work with students on small cheminformatics projects
• Fluent in English, skills in German and/or French will be advantageous

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum vitae, including links to relevant profiles (GitHub/GitLab, ORCID),
• Cover letter indicating your motivation, your match to the job requirements and a succinct description of your relevant experience and future interests
• Contact details of three referees
• Copy of the relevant diplomas

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Planned Start Date: October 2025
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL07373

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