Research Software Consultant

AstraZeneca

Gothenburg, Sweden
Hpc job schedulers
Scientific computing on linux
Python, r, or shell scripting
Empower scientists with HPC to accelerate early-stage drug discovery by enabling them to build, improve, and support computational workflows that drive high-impact science

Job Summary

  • Empower scientists with HPC to accelerate early-stage drug discovery by enabling them to build, improve, and support computational workflows that drive high-impact science.
  • The role blends hands-on problem solving, workflow optimisation, training, and community building, collaborating with researchers and engineering groups to advance computational capabilities.
  • Work in a global, multinational environment at AstraZeneca's Gothenburg R&D site, a strategic research hub, where collaboration spans teams, functions, countries, and even companies.

Matching Summary

Empower scientists with HPC to accelerate early-stage drug discovery by enabling them to build, improve, and support computational workflows that drive high-impact science.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HPC job schedulers
  • scientific computing on Linux
  • Python, R, or shell scripting
  • parallel computing frameworks (MPI, CUDA)
  • research computing environments
  • academic research experience

Nice-to-have

  • computational analysis of research data
  • deep learning, medical imaging, molecular dynamics, omics
  • Nextflow or Snakemake
  • FAIR/reproducible research practices
  • DevOps and cloud deployment
  • designing and delivering technical training

Key Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent research experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with 3+ years relevant experience
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in research computing environments

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