Postdoc in Biomedical Data Science and Bioinformatics (full or part time)
Published on: 24.01.2025
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
The Chair of Computational Life Sciences of the International Research Unit Mathematics and Life Sciences is looking to fill the following position as soon as possible, on a fixed-term contract for three years:
Postdoc in Biomedical Data Science and Bioinformatics (full or part time)
Chair of Computational Life Sciences
The Computational Life Sciences group develops and applies novel mathematical and computational approaches as well as software tools for data analysis and modeling. The spectrum of applications includes oncology, immunology, and epidemiology. We are intensively collaborating with world-leading experts in the respective fields as well as in mathematics, and we are part of the excellence clusters ImmunoSensation2 and Hausdorff Center for Mathematics at the University of Bonn.
We have open positions within the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center 1454 “Metaflammation and Cellular Programming” (https://www.sfb1454-metaflammation.de), which aims at understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying low-grade chronic inflammation playing a significant role in the progression of various diseases, and within the DFG-funded Research Unit 5775 “Macrophage Niche Network Dynamics” (https://macrophagenetwork.com), which aims at understanding macrophage functions beyond immunological or inflammatory processes, e.g., during organ development or tissue regeneration.
Deadline:
16 February 2025
Reference number:
3.3/2025/06
Working time model:
Full or part time
Starting date:
earliest possible date
Duration:
limited to 36 months
Pay grade:
TV-L EG 13
Applications to:
Application documents:
- your CV and publication list
- letter of motivation highlighting your interest in this position
- list of contacts for 3 references
- certificates (incl. Master/Diploma)
Your tasks
- Bioinformatic, statistical, and machine learning-based analysis of experimental, data generated via a broad spectrum of experimental technologies,
- Development of methods, software tools and pipelines for these analyses,
- Publication of scientific results at conferences and in journals,
- Supervision of Bachelor and Master students.
We offer
- A varied, challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region,
- An international, stimulating, well-equipped working environment with an open and constructive atmosphere and the necessary infrastructure for high-quality research,
- Broad spectrum of career development opportunities and the possibility to gain leadership experience,
- Participation in high-impact scientific projects with access to state-of-the-art resources and technologies,
- participation in a university-wide pension system (VBL),
- access to the extensive university sports program,
- easy access to the public transport system due to the central location in Bonn as well as the possibility to use inexpensive parking facilities,
- Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13.
Your profile
- PhD in (bio-)informatics, computational biology, computer science, or related fields; alternatively, a degree in life sciences in combination with a track record in data analysis,
- Profound knowledge in statistics, bioinformatics and/or machine learning,
- Programming skills in R or Python,
- Interest in life sciences topics, especially immunological processes or macrophage function,
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.
