Was Sie bei uns tun
Microbiome evaluation and integration of additional -OMICS data and clinical data
* Fusion and integration of -OMICS data with clinical data
* Complementary metagenomic analysis of samples from existing biobanks
* Carrying out statistical and bioinformatic analyses of complex data sets in a medical context
Development of new bioinformatic tools and evaluation strategies
* Appropriation of existing bioinformatics tools and solutions, including for predicting nutrient competition of microorganisms and other mechanisms of colonization resistance
* Development of new evaluation strategies, tools and predictive models to support the objectives of the working group
* Validation and benchmarking of these tools and models using various data sets
* Use of the developed solutions to identify potential Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs)
Support of the working group
* Organization and management of data from microbiome studies, including quality assurance and data preparation
* Documentation, visualization and publication of research results in specialist journals as well as presentation of the results at lectures and specialist conferences
* Assistance in acquiring third-party funding and submitting applications for funding for clinical studies
Was Sie mitbringen
* A completed scientific degree in bioinformatics, biology or a comparable field
* A completed PhD or submitted PhD at the time of entry, ideally with a thematic focus wihin health sciences
* Solid knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R and Bash; experience with high-performance computing (HPC) is an advantage
* Experience in analyzing of sequence data (e.g. using tools like Qiime2, MetaPhlAn, Kraken or HUMAnN)
* Understanding of microbiological and/or molecular biological fundamentals
* Interest in the human microbiome and clinical research
* Experience in project and data management is an advantage
* Proficent use of MS Office
* Good command of German and English (spoken and written)
* A high level of initiative and team spirit
Was Sie erwarten können
* Involvement in a highly innovative and patient-relevant topic
* Integration into a competent, friendly and committed team
* A collegial work atmosphere and the freedom to implement your own ideas
* Flexible working hours in the flexitime model, remote work options, as well as various support measures to balance private life and career
* Excellent professional and personal development, opportunities through a variety of internal training programs
* Opportunity to do scientific work
* 30 days of vacation entitlement as well as Christmas and New Year's Eve as working days
* Personal retirement benefits (VBL) and additional (social) benefits of public service, such as annual special payment
* Capital-forming benefits
* Subsidies for the Germany ticket (Deutschlandticket)
* Corporate benefits: Offers from well-known manufacturers and brands
* Access to the extensive Fraunhofer network
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Die wöchentliche Arbeitszeit beträgt 39 Stunden. Die Stelle ist zunächst auf 2 Jahre befristet und kann auch in Teilzeit besetzt werden. Anstellung, Vergütung und Sozialleistungen basieren auf dem Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst (TVöD). Zusätzlich kann Fraunhofer leistungs- und erfolgsabhängige variable Vergütungsbestandteile gewähren.
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