Job offer from March 16, 2023
The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg, Germany has an opening for a Bioinformatician (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible for an initial period of two years.
The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg, Germany is an interdisciplinary research institution that conducts basic research in two key areas of modern biology: Immunobiology and Epigenetics. Central questions address the molecular basis of cell type identities, as they are regulated during immune cell differentiation, metabolic response and epigenetic chromatin adaptation.
Your tasks
As part of central Bioinformatics Unit, you will be working in an interdisciplinary team with close links to different departments, research groups, other core facilities (e. g. Deep-Sequencing), and large consortium of biomedical researchers (SFB 922 Medical Epigenetics). Your tasks will include
- Standardized processing, quality control and analysis of OMICS data
- Testing and maintenance of software solutions for integrative analysis
- Development of novel computational methods for emerging technologies (e. g. single cell assays and long-read sequencing)
- Help with experimental design and protocol optimization
- Consultation and training of colleagues and software users
Your qualifications
- Academic degree or equivalent experience in bioinformatics or related field (PhD is a plus)
- strong programming skills (e. g. Linux, Python, R)
- proven experience in software development, deployment and workflow tools (e. g. git, Docker, Slurm, Snakemake)
- detailed unterstanding of OMICS technologies and Big Data analysis
- solid background in statistical data analysis
- flueny in English
We are looking for a motivated team player with strong communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic environment. Prior experience in the field of immunobiology or epigenetics is a plus.
We offer
Located in a region that connects Germany, France and Switzerland, our institute offers an international research environment with outstanding infrastructure facilities and a positive working atmosphere that places a high value on work-life balance.
- Remunderation in accordance with TVöD up to max. pay group 13 if the collectively agreed and personal requirements
- Social benefits in line with the public sector (VBL)
- Additional performance-related remuneration component
- Professional training and development opportunities
- Good public transport connections and subsidy for job ticket
- Work in a modern working environment
- Family-friendly offers (affiliated day care center at the institute, co-child room, breastfeeding room)
We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.
Your application
Have we sparked your interest? Please submit your complete application including a cover letter, CV and contact details of referees via our online application portal until 13th of April 2023.
For informal inquiries please contact: manke@ie-freiburg.mpg.de
Apply: https://haufebewerbermanagement-2444.umantis.com/Vacancies/709/Application/CheckLogin/1?lang=eng
Source: https://www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/5747959/job_full_offer_20006830
Max Planck Institute for Immunobiology and Epigenetics. Stübeweg 51. 79108, Freiburg im Breisgau; Germany.
