Summary
The Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry is seeking an outstanding computational scientist to lead the integration and interpretation of large-scale multi-omics datasets, focusing on Parkinson’s disease research. Join a world leader in mass spectrometry-based proteomics and contribute to cutting-edge research in a dynamic international environment.
Postdoctoral position in Bioinformatician, Computational Postdoc – Multi-Omics Data Integration (m/f/div) Munich, Germany
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Field of Research | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, Biophysics | Munich | PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field |
Research Area
Biology & Medicine Section
Job Description
As part of the Department of Proteomics and Signal Transduction, the selected candidate will:
- Lead the integrative analysis of large-scale proteomics, lipidomics, glycomics, and clinical datasets across multiple patient cohorts.
- Develop statistical and machine learning approaches for biomarker discovery, patient stratification, and disease trajectory modeling.
- Build and contribute to reproducible bioinformatics pipelines for multi-omics data processing.
- Translate complex datasets into actionable biological and clinical insights in collaboration with other scientists.
- Promote open-science practices through public code, data, and protocol repositories.
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, data science, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong experience with large-scale omics datasets; proteomics experience is a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in Python, AI-assisted coding, and relevant data science libraries.
- Proven scientific independence and creativity through publications or contributions to open-source projects.
- Interest in neurodegenerative diseases and translational research.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
How to Apply
Applicants should upload the following documents in PDF format:
- CV (including a publication list)
- Summary of previous research
- Statement of interest
- Cover letter detailing motivation and scientific vision
- References (up to three)
Last Date to Apply
April 13, 2026
Start Date: June 1, 2026
For further information, please contact:
- Principal Investigator: Matthias Mann
- Email: mmann@biochem.mpg.de
- Contact Person: Marc Oeller
- Email: oeller@biochem.mpg.de
- Phone: +49 (0)89 8578-2213
Join us at the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, where you will be part of a renowned research group with access to unparalleled resources and a collaborative scientific atmosphere.
