We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Bioinformatician to join our expanding Bioinformatics team within our Applied Genomics platform, in our Research Center in Chappes, near Clermont-Ferrand, France.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing bioinformatics pipelines to support our bio analysts in the areas of comparative genomics, pangenomics, and transcriptomics.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain efficient bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of large-scale genomic and transcriptomic data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including bio analysts, geneticists, and other bioinformaticians to design and implement innovative solutions for data analysis and interpretation.
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in bioinformatics, genomics, and computational biology, and integrate new tools and techniques into existing pipelines.
- Assist with troubleshooting and optimization of pipelines and provide technical support to end-users.

Requirements:

- Master's degree (BAC+5) or higher in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in the analysis of genomic and transcriptomic data.
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl, and experience -with Unix/Linux environments.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and resources, including sequence alignment, variant calling, and gene annotation.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and French.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Experience with creation of tools for the Galaxy platform for bioinformatics analysis.
- Experience or training in plant biology
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and high-performance computing environments.

Joining our teams means benefiting from opportunities for growth and professional development within a dynamic and collaborative work environment. It means having the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in genomics and bioinformatics. It means working in a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation, creativity and collaboration are encouraged and valued.

Joining Limagrain Europe also means benefiting from various advantages:

- An attractive salary and a bonus based on objectives
- 214 day agreement
- Family health insurance
- Supplementary pension plan
- CE benefits
- A "balanced life": telecommuting agreement for compatible positions up to 8 days/month, company restaurant
- An integration program and regular training

When applying, please attach a cover letter to your CV, and mention up to two professional references.

Limagrain Europe is committed to diversity and inclusion, which are sources of progress and wealth for the company, and offers equal opportunities to all applicants.