Computational Research Assistant in Heidelberg bei Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Position: Computational Research Assistant

Department: Regulatory Genomics and Cancer Evolution

Code number: 2021-0304

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

A Helmholtz funded advanced research assistant position in computational biology is available in the laboratory of Duncan Odom at the DKFZ's research program in Functional and Structural Genomics. We are seeking to hire a computational reasearch assistant for our team supporting the laboratory's bioinformatics infrastructure at the DKFZ. You will also carry out a range of research activities and organizational duties in our dynamic research group and closely interact with collaborating bioinformatics groups in Heidelberg and Cambridge.

Job description:

We are looking for a well-trained and highly motivated candidate who is excited to join a laboratory using single-cell, spatial and functional genomics to answer fundamental questions in organismal and cancer evolution. This position requires high computational competence, expertise and enthusiasm. This post is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team that supports the research portfolio of a cutting-edge genomics research group.

For example publications from the Odom laboratory research, please see:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=I4QxyoQAAAAJ&hl=en

https://www.dkfz.de/en/regulatorische-genomik/index.php

Requirements:

A strong knowledge of bioinformatics and computational biology is absolutely imperative.

Specific Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in computational biology, bioinformatics, information technology or related field is required.
Fluency in Linux is essential.
Excellent knowledge of Python is essential.
Experience with quantitative data processing and database formats is essential.
Ability to keep good up-to-date records and write standard operating procedures is essential.
Fluency in R is highly advantageous.
Experience or enthusiasm to learn collaborative software development methods, for instance version control (git) highly advantageous.
Prior experience with next generation sequencing data, spatial transcriptomics, and/or proteomics would be desirable.
Requires excellent communication skills in English; German fluency would be highly desirable.

We offer:

Interesting, versatile workplace
International, attractive working environment
Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
Salary according to TV-L including social benefits
Possibility to work part-time
Flexible working hours
Comprehensive further training program

Earliest Possible Start Date: as soon as possible

Duration: The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

The position can in principle be part-time.

Application Deadline: 08.10.2021

Contact:

Lilla Pecori
Phone +49 6221/42-4521

Please note that we do not accept applications submitted via email.

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

To apply for a position please use our online application portal (https://www.dkfz.de/en/stellenangebote/index.php).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.