AI Data Scientist* Personalized Computational Genomics

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As a part of our team of more than 5,000 pioneers, you will play a key role in developing solutions for some of the most crucial scientific challenges of our age. Within less than a year, we were able to develop our COVID-19 mRNA vaccine following the highest scientific and ethical standards – writing medical history.

We aim to reduce the suffering of people with life-changing therapies by harnessing the potential of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. While doing so, we are guided by our three company values: united, innovative, passionate. Get in touch with us if you are looking to be a part of creating hope for a healthy future in many people's lives.

AI Data Scientist* Personalized Computational Genomics

We are seeking a highly talented and motivated researcher to join our Personalized Computational Genomics team to support the development of cutting-edge personalized cancer vaccines. With BioNTech you will become a global expert in the development of a completely novel personalized immunotherapy against cancer using personalized cancer vaccines. If you are a self-starter who likes working in a dynamic start-up environment, enthusiastic about translational science and thrilled to support the development of pioneering personalized medicine, don’t hesitate to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Develop innovative bioinformatic methods for our personalized cancer vaccine platform using rigorous mathematical approaches.
• Implement a “big data” database for clinical NGS data and investigate it using advanced AI, statistical, and other methods.
• Create and analyze NGS datasets using state-of-the-art and in-house bioinformatic tools and pipelines.
• Maintain and improve scalable AWS infrastructure, including compute and storage systems.
• Automate data acquisition, pipeline application, and data analysis to generate a reliable and efficient process.
• Develop expertise in cancer genomics, follow cutting edge developments in the field and support publishing our research in leading scientific journals.

What you have to offer:

• PhD in physics or computer science with a strong background in statistics and a passion for data.
• Strong programming skills.
• Track record in AI and deep learning.
• Experience in implementing databases would be advantageous.
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS) including HPC systems and knowledge of Terraform (IaC) would be advantageous.
• Knowledge in NGS would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent command of English.

The ideal candidate should be curious and highly motivated to learn, have a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for their work, and be committed to delivering high-quality code.

Benefits for you:

• Flexible Working Time
• Mobile Office
• Work from EU Countries (up to 20 days per year)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Childcare
• Job ticket
• Company Bike
• Leave Account
• Fitness Courses

... and much more.

Have we kindled your pioneering spirit?

Then apply now for our location Mainz Goldgrube and simply send us your application documents using our online form.

If you have any further questions, our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer them on +49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday, from 12 noon to 4 pm).

Job-ID 6645 (please indicate for inquiries)

We look forward to your application!

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