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VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute
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Posted on Aug 27, 2024
Be part of a vibrant team within VLIZ and pioneer with us in Marine Data Innovation!
At VLIZ, we are committed to enhancing the societal impact of marine research. Are you passionate about leveraging data to advance marine sciences and contribute to EU and global initiatives? Join us at the VLIZ Marine Data Centre (VMDC), where we are dedicated to making high-quality data and information accessible while championing FAIR data principles.
VLIZ plays a pivotal role in European marine data and observation initiatives and projects such as EMODnet, LifeWatch, and Blue-Cloud. We host marine databases of international importance, including EurOBIS, WoRMS, and Marine Regions. VLIZ also pioneers in marine observations and amongst others operates a range of innovative robotic platforms that are available to the marine research and innovation community. With this growing fleet of Marine Autonomous Systems, there is also a need to orchestrate the resulting data streams. To achieve this objective, we are looking for a passionate data engineer to help us construct solid data pipelines and to strengthen the team of the VLIZ Marine Data Centre. This job offer relates to the growing number of research and innovation (R&I) projects within VLIZ in the field of innovative marine observations and data management that have a civil as well as a military purpose (dual use). We guarantee a diverse job with plenty of growth and learning opportunities in an exceptionally dynamic and international environment.
Our offer
- A challenging position in the dynamic environment of the InnovOcean Campus in Ostend;
- An open-ended contract with a competitive remuneration package based on the candidate's qualifications and experience according to the salary scales set forth by the Flemish Government on 01-01-2009;
- Additional benefits: holiday allowance, end of year allowance, meal vouchers, bicycle allowance, bicycle lease, free public transport for commuting and hospitalisation insurance;
- A good work-life balance through a generous leave package, flexible working hours within a 38-hour working week and the possibility to work two days a week from home after an induction period;
- Opportunities for personal development (training).
Your tasks
- You proactively follow up on the latest developments in the field of (marine) data management;
- You design, test and implement maintainable solutions to support data projects;
- You document new and existing components and data flows;
- You troubleshoot and resolve issues with the operational data systems;
- You continuously improve the efficiency and scalability of the data infrastructure.
For each function, VLIZ considers enthusiastic involvement, service minded, excellent professionalism and integrity as important characteristics.
Your profile
- You hold a Master degree in Applied Sciences (e.g. software engineering, bioinformatics), Data Science, or a related field; (or equivalent experience);
- At least 3 years of relevant experience;
- Practical knowledge of different forms of data storage: from different file formats over classic RDBMS to NoSQL systems;
- Strong programming skills, including experience with Python;
- Experience with Linux and common command-line programs;
- Experience with docker and microservice design is a plus;
- Experience with Rust is a plus;
- Affinity with relevant (marine) software, systems, data formats and technologies;
- You have a sharp and analytical mind and possess a healthy dose of strategic insight;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
- You are eager to work in an international context;
- Proficient knowledge of English.
About us
Over the last 25 years, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) has become a knowledge institution indispensable to the marine research landscape. What started as an institute focusing on science support, has evolved into a national and international point of contact for marine research. VLIZ initiates and carries out multidisciplinary research and supports marine experts by providing research infrastructure, data, information and knowledge. VLIZ supports the blue economy and reaches out to a broad public. VLIZ further broadens its marine horizons and aims at becoming a world player in the field of marine and coastal research.
A stimulating working environment forms the base of our flourishing knowledge institute. The well-being of our employees comes first. VLIZ is looking for colleagues who, with their passion and knowledge, want to strengthen our growing institute and face the blue challenges of the future.
Additional information
For more information concerning this vacancy, please contact Lennert Tyberghein, head of the Science Support department, by mail to lennert.tyberghein@vliz.be
Does this vacancy appeal to you?
Send in your cover letter and CV no later than 30 September 2024:
- By post: Jan Mees, General director, InnovOcean Campus, Jacobsenstraat 1, 8400 Oostende
- By mail: jobs@vliz.be with subject “Vacancy 2024-021 VMDC Data Engineer”
You can contact us by telephone on +32 (0)59 33 60 00.
VLIZ promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation or any disability.
Do you have a disability? Please attach a document to your application so that we can adapt our selection procedure where necessary. This information will be handled with discretion.
Procedure
Based on the received cover letters and CVs, a select group of candidates will be invited for a job interview . You will be informed by email.
The job interviews take place in the offices of VLIZ (or via an online connection) in the course of October 2024.
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