PostDoc - Molecular Biologist/Cell Biologist with strong NGS background in Wuppertal bei Bayer

Bei Bayer sind wir Visionäre und entschlossen, die größten Herausforderungen unseres Planeten zu überwinden und zu einer Welt beizutragen, in der genug Nahrung und ausreichende medizinische Versorgung für alle Menschen keine unerreichbaren Ziele mehr darstellen. Wir tun dies mit Energie, Neugier und purer Hingabe, lernen stets von den Menschen um uns herum, erweitern unsere Denkweise, verbessern unsere Fähigkeiten und definieren das „Unmögliche“ neu. Es gibt viele Gründe, sich uns anzuschließen: Wenn Du nach einer abwechslungsreichen und bedeutungsvollen beruflichen Zukunft strebst, in der Du gemeinsam mit anderen brillanten Köpfen wirklich etwas bewegen kannst, möchten wir Dich in unserem Team haben.

PostDoc - Molecular Biologist/Cell Biologist with strong NGS background (m/f/d)

Bayer AG is looking for a highly motivated Molecular Biologist/Cell Biologist (m/f/d) with strong background in next generation sequencing (NGS) to join a research team in Pharma R&D. The position is based in the Life Sciences and Technology Department (LST). The position is located in Wuppertal, Germany. As a member of LST, you will closely work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and contribute to the development of innovative methods that will facilitate target and early drug discovery.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate and characterize disease relevant cell lines, including plasmid design and optimization of transfection protocols
• Design, execute and analyze NGS experiments (e.g RNA-seq, Ribo-seq, eClip)
• Closely collaborate with data-scientists and computational biologist to ensure the quantitative analysis of the data generated
• Develop and apply new assay formats for phenotypic and target deconvolution approaches as well as analyze data for the identification of novel drug candidates
• Be part of an international & interdisciplinary research team closely interacting with your colleagues from the entire R&D organization of Bayer Pharma and Crop Science in the US and Europe, as well as contract research organizations
• Strengthen the visibility of the team’s research and scientific excellence through publishing and actively engaging with the internal and external scientific community
• Carry out project tasks independently based on agreed-on priorities and deadlines
• Provide written reports of results and methods and present results to broad R&D research partners
• Ensure high safety standards and company compliant action, considering laws, regulations and directives including assessment and evaluation of potential risks of all processes

WHO YOU ARE

• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or a related discipline, with proven expertise in RNA biology
• Excellent track record of productivity as well as experience in cell line engineering and handling of complex cellular systems
• Hands on experience in NGS, preferably RNA-seq, Ribo-seq and eClip
• Knowledge of bioinformatics sufficient to analyze RNA-seq data, knowledge of R or python is advantageous
• Experience with CRISPR Cas tools is a bonus
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven record of independent problem solving and working efficiently in a cross-functional team reaching joint goals
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary team as well as willingness to travel across research sites
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can show your passion for innovation? Are you interested in working as part of a global team to improve people’s lives?
Then we are looking forward to receiving your online application including cover letter, CV and references.

This is a fixed-term PostDoc contract for two years.

DEINE BEWERBUNG

Dies ist deine Chance, dich mit uns gemeinsam den größten globalen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit zu stellen: die Gesundheit der Menschen zu erhalten, die wachsende Weltbevölkerung zu ernähren und den Klimawandel zu verlangsamen. Du hast eine Stimme, Ideen und Perspektiven, die wir hören möchten. Denn unser Erfolg beginnt mit dir. Sei dabei. Sei Bayer.

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Standort: Wuppertal-Aprath