PhD candidate (f/m/x) – Bioinformatics

PhD candidate (f/m/x) – Bioinformatics

102573

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.

Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health.

This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?

The Helmholtz Diabetes Center aims at understanding the molecular bases underlying all forms of diabetes, its heterogeneity and risk factors, including obesity as well as its complications and comorbidities.

The Institute for Diabetes and Obesity investigates the diseases of the metabolic syndrome by means of systems biological and translational approaches.

The Computational Discovery Research group is at the cutting edge of applied computational biology and systemic metabolism.

We are excited to invite a highly motivated and talented individual (f/m/x) to join our dynamic team as part of the HyperMet consortium. You will be at the forefront of developing and applying novel metabolomics data analysis and integration methods.

Your tasks

• Implement analysis pipelines for metabolic flux analyses
• Develop methods for advanced metabolomics data analysis
• Implement and develop multi-omics data analysis methods
• Train and support team HyperMet collaborators in basic metabolomics data analysis
• Closely collaborate and work with various projects within the HyperMet consortium

Your profile

• Master’s degree in data science, bioinformatics, physics, chemistry, computational biology, or a related discipline
• High motivation, curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence with a genuine interest in quantitative biology
• Strong programming skills
• Profound knowledge of statistics with experience in data analysis/modeling of large biological multi-omics data
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Proficient English language skills (both written and spoken)

Benefits

• Scientific Training: Helmholtz Munich Graduate School
• Career counseling: Career Center for PhD candidates
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany

This position provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge whilst developing key professional experience, both of which will help you to make strides in your scientific career.

Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund ). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age.

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dominik Lutter, , who will be happy to help.

Your application should include

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

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Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Diabetes and Obesity
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

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