Research Associate - Bioinformatics bei UKE Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf

Das macht die Position aus

We are the UKE – the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf [Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf]. A pulsating centre of health in the heart of Hamburg. When you are surrounded by that much energy and when progress sets the pace, no two days are the same. More than 14,400 employees with very different responsibilities are united by the same goal: ensuring health and well-being.

As part of the team of the Bioinformatics Core of the UKE you will support different bioinformatics projects. Your tasks will include the evaluation of various "omics" data (especially genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, and proteomics) as well as the automation of analysis workflows.

This position is to be filled on a temporary basis as a parental leave replacement and initially limited until 31.12.2025. Part-time options are possible.

Darauf freuen wir uns

• Successfully completed studies in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or a related scientific subject at a university level
• Proficient with at least one scripting language
• Good command of Linux
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Solid communication skills
• Knowledge of sequence data analysis, statistics, machine learning, scientific workflow systems, containerization, and computer clusters is a plus.
• High motivation, coordination and organization skills, readiness of mind, ability to act independently, high team spirit

Das bieten wir

• Regular pay according to TVöD/VKA; attractive company pension plan and various employee discounts
• 30 days of vacation; possibility of special leave
• Central location: Our clinic is centrally located at the beautiful Eppendorfer Park
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the HVV-ProfiTicket and Dr. Bike bicycle service; option to lease a service bike
• Crisis-proof workplace, meaningful activity, appreciative interaction and open exchange of knowledge within the team; structured induction training
• Opportunity to actively shape and develop the working environment within the framework of our employee program (UKE INside).
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, prevention and sports offers
• Healthy and varied lunch break: In addition to our canteen, there is a rich selection of culinary offerings just a few steps away, for example the "Health Kitchen" cafés and bistros, as well as other snack bars, bakers, a supermarket, etc.