Auf einen Blick
- Aufgaben: Postdoktorand in der Computational Biology oder Bioinformatik, Fokus auf Multi-Omics und Einzelzell-Omics Datenanalyse.
- Arbeitgeber: Helmholtz Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, führend in der wissenschaftlichen Forschung in Deutschland.
- Mitarbeitervorteile: Moderne Arbeitsplatzausstattung, flexible Arbeitszeiten, Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten.
- Warum dieser Job: Innovative Forschung an der Schnittstelle von Genetik und Infektionskrankheiten, internationales Umfeld.
- Gewünschte Qualifikationen: PhD in Bioinformatik/Computational Biology, Erfahrung in Programmierung und Datenanalyse.
- Andere Informationen: Vertrag zunächst auf zwei Jahre befristet, Teilzeitarbeit möglich.
Das voraussichtliche Gehalt liegt zwischen 60000 - 84000 € pro Jahr.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational biology or bioinformatics (f/m/d)
Code: 163/2023
2023-09-12
The department Computational Biology for Individualised Medicine, led by Prof. Dr. Yang Li, at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), is offering the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational biology or bioinformatics (f/m/d). The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI) is a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, the largest scientific organization in Germany. Scientists at the HZI develop strategies to better combat infectious diseases. Their goal is to develop novel approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of infectious diseases. To this end, they study bacterial and viral pathogens and their interaction with the immune system and explore new active ingredients. The department "Computational Biology for Individualised Medicine" studies the interaction of genetic background and environment, and its contribution to infection and immune-related diseases. It focuses on applying and developing computational and
statistical approaches to study the effect of genetic factors on a variety of molecular levels (such as genetics, genomics, metabolomics etc.), immunological parameters and functions, as well as on complex diseases.
Tasks
- Analysis and integration of multi-omics and single cell omics data in the various cohorts
- Creation of workflows for automated evaluation of data
- Interpreting results with collaborators
- Take a leading role in writing and revising manuscripts
- Supervision of PhD students
- Present data at local, national and international scientific meetings
- Supervise MSc and/or BSc students
Prerequisite
- PhD Degree/Diploma in bioinformatics/computational biology/statistics/computer science, or a related field of the life sciences
- A scientific publication record
- Skills in computer programming (e.g. R, JAVA, Perl), experience with different operating systems (Linux, Windows);
- Very good communication and reporting skills
- Very good English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Ability to work independently and as part of an international team
Advantageous for this position:
- Strong commitment to succeed in science, be result-oriented
Working time:
39 hours per week
We offer you:
- Challenging and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- Most modern workplace equipment and a workplace at the Science Campus Brunswick-South
- Additional services of the public service
- Extensive further training opportunities
- Flexible working hours and workplace design
- Support for a better balance between work and private life through our family office
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The HZI strives for professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.
Location
Twincore Hannover
Research Group
- Computational Biology for Individualised Medicine- Prof. Dr. Yang Li
Starting date
01.01.2024
Contract time limit
The contract will initially run for two years.
Probation period
6 months
Salary
E13 TVöD Bund
Published on
2023-09-12
Applications accepted until 2023-10-31
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Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.
Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 163/2023 , to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail to JobsHZI@helmholtz-hzi.de. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document .
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Yang Li, phone: 0511 22002 7200, email: yang.li@helmholtz-hzi.de
Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational biology or bioinformatics (f/m/d) Arbeitgeber: Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH
Kontaktperson:
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH HR Team
JobsHZI@helmholtz-hzi.de
