Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics: Join our team at the Cluster of Excellence CMFI in bioinformatics, focusing on cancer research and medical diagnostics. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you’ll play a vital role in analyzing microbiome data using high-throughput sequencing technologies, contributing to advancements in cancer biology and personalized medicine.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics (100% TV-L) M/F/D)
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Bioinformatics, Cancer Research, Microbiome Analysis
Location: University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or Biology, or a Master’s degree with equivalent experience. Proficiency in R/Python, bioinformatics tools (Kraken2, HuMAnN, MetaPhlAn, DADA2, Qiime2), bash scripting, and Linux. Experience in read mapping (BWA, Bowtie2, STAR) and handling sequence files (FASTQ, SAM/BAM). Strong understanding of microbiome sequencing techniques (shotgun metagenomics, 16S rRNA) and data science principles. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Job Description:
- Conduct advanced research in bioinformatics, focusing on human microbiome data analysis in the context of cancer.
- Utilize cutting-edge sequencing methods to profile tumor microbiomes and analyze complex datasets.
- Collaborate with experts in bioinformatics, machine learning, immunology, and medicine to interpret research findings and contribute to scientific publications.
- Manage large datasets efficiently and apply robust statistical approaches to analyze microbiome data.
- Contribute significantly to the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods in cancer biology and personalized medicine.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with contact details of two references to Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Stein-Thoeringer at christoph.stein-thoeringer@uni-tuebingen.de.
Last Date for Apply: Applications are open now and will be accepted until the position is filled. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in bioinformatics and cancer biology at the University Hospital Tübingen!
