Research assistant (all genders) in the field of bioinformatics - metagenomics/viral genomics

The position is integrated into the DFG Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1648 "Emerging Viruses: Pathogenesis, Structure, Immunity", which focuses on emerging viral infections and their impact on global health. The newly established CRC 1648 aims to gain a deep understanding of virus-host interactions, structure, pathophysiology and immunity to specific emerging viral infections. For the subproject - Metagenomics in Emerging Viral Infections – we are looking for a research assistant with proven bioinformatics expertise. The project focusses on pathogen detection in sequence data, with the integration of pathogen and host transcriptome data for improved prediction of infectious diseases. The subproject will be located in the working group of Prof Dr Nicole Fischer.

Your tasks:

• Analysis and interpretation of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data and other molecular biology data sets
• Processing of research projects for the development of metagenomics software platforms in infection diagnostics
• Development, implementation and validation of bioinformatics pipelines for processing and visualizing large amounts of data
• Automation of workflows and data processing to increase efficiency
• Establishment of current NGS-based biomarkers in routine diagnostics

This position is initially limited until 30.06.2028. An extension is planned.

• Completed scientific university degree in bioinformatics or a related field of study
• Business fluent in German and good command of English
• Knowledge of sequence analysis, virus genomics, scripting languages
• Profound knowledge in the analysis of NGS data and other molecular technologies
• Knowledge in the application and development of bioinformatics software and databases (e.g. Ensembl, COSMIC, dbSNP)
• Solid knowledge of Linux
• Interest in virology, microbiology and molecular diagnostics

Commitment, coordination and organizational skills, quick comprehension, independence, ability to work in a team and very good communication skills

• Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

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We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, ethnic and social origin, or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.

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