Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics: Join the Cluster of Excellence CMFI and contribute to cutting-edge research in bioinformatics, focusing on microbiome data analysis in the context of cancer research and medical diagnostics. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in exploring the intricate interactions between microbes and hosts, contributing to the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods in cancer biology.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics (100 % TV-L) M/F/D
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics
Research Area: Microbiome data analysis, cancer biology, medical diagnostics
Location: University Hospital Tübingen, TMS lab under Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Stein-Thoeringer, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or Biology, or a Master’s 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).
- Capable of large dataset management, with a strong grasp of microbiome sequencing techniques (shotgun metagenomics, 16S rRNA) and standard data science.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Job Description:
- Conduct advanced research in bioinformatics, focusing on human microbiome data, particularly in the context of cancer.
- Utilize state-of-the-art sequencing methods to profile tumor microbiomes.
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets using robust statistical approaches.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts in bioinformatics, machine learning, immunology, and medicine.
How to Apply: If you are interested, please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the contact details of two references to: Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Stein-Thoeringer Email: christoph.stein-thoeringer@uni-tuebingen.de
Last Date for Apply: The position will be available starting March 2024. Please ensure that your application reaches us by the deadline for consideration. Don’t miss this opportunity to make significant contributions to medical and scientific research while working with leading experts in the field.
