PostDoc in Bioinformatics

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Job Responsibilities

1. Microbiome evaluation and integration of additional -OMICS data and clinical data
2. Development of new bioinformatic tools and evaluation strategies
3. Support of the working group

Description of Research Project

A new working group is currently being set up in the Clinical Microbiome Research research area at the Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP Frankfurt am Main. This includes a research platform that focuses on the development of microbiota-based therapies. Within this group, the bioinformatic analysis of data sets and, above all, the development of prediction models for complex microbial communities and their interactions will play a central role. Accordingly, we are looking for a bioinformatician as a postdoc (m/w/d) to support our interdisciplinary team.

Place of Work

Frankfurt, Germany

Type of Contract

Temporary / contract / project

Job Status

Full-time, Part-time

Compensation

To be discussed

Professional Experience Required

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Medical Specialty / Field of Interest

Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases

Qualifications Required

1. A completed scientific degree in bioinformatics, biology or a comparable field
2. A completed PhD or submitted PhD at the time of entry, ideally with a thematic focus within health sciences
3. Solid knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, and Bash; experience with high-performance computing (HPC) is an advantage
4. Experience in analyzing sequence data (e.g., using tools like Qiime2, MetaPhlAn, Kraken, or HUMAnN)
5. Understanding of microbiological and/or molecular biological fundamentals
6. Interest in the human microbiome and clinical research
7. Experience in project and data management is an advantage
8. Proficient use of MS Office
9. Good command of German and English (spoken and written)
10. A high level of initiative and team spirit

Institution/Company Details

Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology

Our institution is an ESCMID Collaborative Centre: No

Our institution is an accredited training centre: Yes

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