102619
Full time
39 h/week
Neuherberg near Munich
Home Office Options
We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.
Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.
Join us and use your talents and passion as we work together to drive forward scientific progress.
The
Bioinformatics Platform of the Genomics Core Facility at Helmholtz Munich is looking for a highly motivated Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Bioinformatician (f/m/x) to join our team of experienced scientists. Our team provides primary, secondary, and tertiary (custom) bioinformatic analyses, courses, and consultation for our core users.
The German National Cohort (NAKO Gesundheitsstudie) is Germany's largest health study and will generate whole genome sequencing (WGS) data in a large scale high thoughput format. You will work closely with the participating NGS centers and the cloud compute vendor.
If you enjoy working in collaboration and want to make an impact in developing future health solutions as part of a dynamic team and working at the cutting edge of science, this full time position may be for you.
Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.), CEO of Helmholtz Munich: "We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.
Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."
Your tasks
- Data management, processing of WGS data using a cloud platform
- Setup of a QC infrastructure in close collaboration with the cloud compute provider and participating NGS centers
- Design and implementation of analysis pipelines for WGS data analysis
- Monitoring the WGS workflows and data QC, and working with the participating centers to ensure the timely generation of an accurate data set
- Communication and reporting of results to stakeholders
Your profile
- Master or PhD in Bioinformatics or related fields
- Strong programming skills (R & RMarkdown, Python, bash, git)
- Experience with data management of large cohorts and the analysis of WGS data (QC, variant calling)
- Experience with Linux systems and the use of high-performance (cloud) computing environments
- English language proficiency
- Highly motivated team player with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and a service-oriented personality
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with container technologies (e.g. Docker, Singularity), Conda and workflow languages (e.g. Nextflow)
Benefits
- Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi-time models
- Personal Development: Continuous education and training
- Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
- Family Support: child care, holiday care, care for the elderly
- Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
- Retirement Provision: Company pension plan
Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.
Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.
The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.
If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 1 year but may be extended under certain circumstances.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
Interested in applying?
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Thomas Walzthöni, thomas.walzthoeni@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.
Your application should include
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
- References from recent employers
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Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Core Facility Genomics
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Oberschleißheim
