A new working group in the field of Clinical Microbiome Research currently being established at the Fraunhofer-Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP in Frankfurt (Main). This group encompasses a research platform focused on the development of microbiota-based therapies. Within this group, the bioinformatic analysis of data sets and, in particular, the development of prediction models for complex microbial communities and their interactions will play a central role. Accordingly, we are seeking a bioinformatician as a postdoc (m/fd) to support our interdisciplinary team.
What you will do
Microbiome analysis and integration of -OMICS and clinical data
- Fusion and integration of -OMICS data with clinical data
- Complementary metagenomic analysis of samples from existing biobanks and collections
- Performing statistical and bioinformatic analyses of complex data sets in a medical context
Development of new bioinformatic tools and analysis strategies
- Utilizing existing bioinformatics tools and solutions, including for prediction of nutrient competition among microorganisms and other mechanisms of colonization resistance
- Development of new analysis strategies, tools and predictive models to support the group´s objectives
- Validation and benchmarking of these tools and models using various data sets
- Applying the developed solutions to identify potential Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs)
Support of the working group
- Organizing and managing data from microbiome studies, including quality assurance and data preparation
- Documentation, visualization and publication of research findings in scientific journals as well as presentation in lectures and conferences
- Assisting in securing third-party funding and preparing grant proposals for clinical studies
What you bring to the table
- A completed scientific degree in bioinformatics, biology or a comparable field
- A completed PhD or submitted PhD at the time of entry, ideally with a thematic focus wihin health sciences
- Solid knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R and Bash; experience with high-performance computing (HPC) is an advantage
- Experience in analyzing of sequence data (e.g. using tools like Qiime2, MetaPhlAn, Kraken or HUMAnN)
- Understanding of microbiological and/or molecular biological fundamentals
- Interest in the human microbiome and clinical research
- Experience in project and data management is an advantage
- Proficent use of MS Office
- Good command of German and English (spoken and written)
- A high level of initiative and team spirit
What you can expect
- Involvement in a highly innovative and patient-relevant topic
- Integration into a competent, friendly and committed team
- A collegial work atmosphere and the freedom to implement your own ideas
- Flexible working hours in the flexitime model, remote work options, as well as various support measures to balance private life and career
- Excellent professional and personal development, opportunities through a variety of internal training programs
- Opportunity to do scientific work
- 30 days of vacation entitlement as well as Christmas and New Year's Eve as working days
- Personal retirement benefits (VBL) and additional (social) benefits of public service, such as annual special payment
- Capital-forming benefits
- Subsidies for the Germany ticket (Deutschlandticket)
- Corporate benefits: Offers from well-known manufacturers and brands
- Access to the extensive Fraunhofer network
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is initially limited t 2 years and can also available on a part-time basis. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
Ms. PD Dr. med. Lena Biehl
lena.biehl@itmp.fraunhofer.de
Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP
www.itmp.fraunhofer.de
Requisition Number: 77775 Application Deadline: