Your role in cutting edge research
DZNE is a world-leading, internationally oriented center for cutting edge research on neurodegenerative diseases.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to develop new algorithms for multi-omics data integration. Working at the intersection of data science and neuroepigenetics, our research aims to unravel the complex mechanisms underlying brain cell function and neurodegenerative diseases. The group is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment and works with large-scale imaging and sequencing datasets.
Your role in detail
We offer a 2-year postdoctoral position with system administration responsibilities, with the possibility of extension. The scientific component of the position focuses on the bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and single-cell multi-omics data in the context of neuroepigenetics. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to all aspects of research, ranging from project design and workflow development to data analysis and publication.
In addition, the position includes responsibility for the daily maintenance and user support of the institute’s IT infrastructure, as well as long-term planning of servers, storage, backup solutions and high-performance computing systems for a research institute generating and analyzing large volumes of imaging and sequencing data.
Your responsibilities include:
Development and maintenance of bioinformatics workflows for NGS data analysis
Exploratory data analysis of large-scale genomic datasets
Design and execution of independent research projects at the interface of data science and neuroepigenetics
Contribution to scientific publications and presentations
IT support for scientific and non-scientific users
Maintenance and long-term planning of IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, backup solutions and high-performance computing
Your profile in cutting edge research
Strong programming skills, for example in Python and/or R
Experience in system administration
Experience with single-cell RNA sequencing and/or single-cell ATAC sequencing data analysis
Experience with bulk epigenomic data, such as WGBS, RRBS, ChIP-seq or CUT&Tag
A high degree of self-motivation, strong communication skills and professional competence
Strong written and spoken English skills, as well as good working knowledge of German
Your benefits
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Focus on Development:
Training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
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Family-conscious corporate culture:
Because we know that familie is important, we support you with our family service
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Health promotion:
Through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
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Innovation and internationality:
A forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
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Work-life balance:
We reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
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Personalised Onboarding:
For a good start to your new professional challenge
Your application
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following application materials:
A cover letter outlining research interests and motivation
Transcripts of the PhD and Master’s degrees
A curriculum vitae
A list of publications, if applicable
Two references
In case of questions please contact Nicole Exner (0049-89-4400-46550).
If you have questions on the recruiting process, our Recruiting Team waits for you call:
Team HR Recruiting
+49 228 43302 134