“Research for a life without cancer" - that is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We research how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new strategies to prevent people from developing cancer. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. As part of the administration/technical infrastructure/ we support the science of the DKFZ and create the best possible framework conditions for successful research and its transfer through our expertise.
The Helmholtz Institute HI-TRON is a collaboration of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) with the Research Institute for Translational Oncology at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (TRON gGmbH), the University Medical Center Mainz and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. The goal of the partnership is to develop effective immunotherapies and to identify novel biomarkers for assessing the effectiveness of treatment.
Your Tasks
We are looking for an experienced bioinformatician / data scientist to lead data analysis, integration and management in the field of mRNA cancer immunotherapies. The position will serve to support a translational research group at HI-TRON Mainz led by Prof. Dr. Uğur Şahin, who is member of the HI-TRON Mainz Scientific Management Board. Candidates with relevant experience will have the opportunity to work in close collaboration with scientists and clinicians across partner institutions and gain experience in mentoring graduate students.
The focus of the position is to run and refine multi-omics analyses, data management and data visualization workflows:
- Design and implementation of an integrated data platform based on existing solutions
- Development of omics-data workflows for biomarker discovery
- Support and consult researchers with planning of data production and data analysis
Your Profile
- Degree (BA, MSc) in bioinformatics, informatics or a related field (PhD is an advantage)
- 3+ years of working experience in computational biology, bioinformatics or similar
- Strong programming skills (e.g. Python, R, ...)
- Solid experience with UNIX-like systems and machine learning; cloud computing knowledge is a plus
- Experience in the analysis of NGS data
- Experience working with version control systems (e.g. GitHub, GitLab) is a plus
- Familiarity with developing and maintaining workflow tools (Snakemake, Nextflow) is a plus
- Excellent English communication skills
- High degree of flexibility, initiative and perseverance
We Offer
- Accessible Workplace
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Company Doctor
- Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
- Food Allowance
- Family-friendly working environment
- Company Cell Phone
Interested?
We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.
Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.
