Research Software Consultant

AstraZeneca

Gothenburg, Sweden
High-performance computing expertise
Linux scientific computing software
Python, r, or shell scripting
Join AstraZeneca’s Data Analytics & AI organisation in Gothenburg to empower scientists with HPC to accelerate early-stage drug discovery

Job Summary

  • Join AstraZeneca’s Data Analytics & AI organisation in Gothenburg to empower scientists with HPC to accelerate early-stage drug discovery.
  • The role blends hands-on problem solving, workflow optimisation, training, and community building in a global, collaborative research environment.
  • AstraZeneca offers an inclusive and equitable workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration, with opportunities to develop and thrive.

Matching Summary

Join AstraZeneca’s Data Analytics & AI organisation in Gothenburg to empower scientists with HPC to accelerate early-stage drug discovery.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-performance computing expertise
  • Linux scientific computing software
  • Python, R, or shell scripting
  • Parallel computing frameworks
  • Research workflow optimisation
  • Collaboration with academic researchers

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Nextflow or Snakemake
  • Knowledge of FAIR/reproducible research practices
  • DevOps and cloud deployment familiarity
  • Scientific domain expertise in pharma R&D
  • Technical training and workshop delivery
  • Open-source research software contributions

Key Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent research experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s with 3+ years research computing experience
  • Experience supporting academic labs or research consortia
  • Strong problem-solving in research computing environments

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