Bioinformatician PhD (m/f/d)

Patient care at the highest level, excellent research and teaching, as well as cutting-edge medicine and diagnostics – that's who we are at University Hospital Erlangen! With over 9,600 highly qualified employees, we are one of the largest employers in Middle Franconia and are continually growing. Thanks to the scientific expertise and great dedication of our staff, we offer our patients unique and forward-looking treatment options, ensuring medical progress. Find the perfect job with us – one that makes sense for both you and others!

Your tasks:

The DIONE project is dedicated to understanding the communication between the immune system and bone tissue. The constant formation and degradation of bone can be disrupted by the alarmed immune system in the event of inflammation. A better understanding of this destructive interaction can lead to new therapies and promote the bone health of millions of people. The researchers in the DIONE consortium are internationally recognised experts who dedicate their work to this overarching goal.

We have an open PhD position (m/f/d) in the field of Bioinformatics. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to work at the interface of molecular data analysis and the life sciences. You will work on the development of novel computational and data analytical methods to analyze multi-scale and high-dimensional experimental and clinical data. The candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics, computer science or life-sciences. The work is embedded within a stimulating research environment involving the interaction with partners from data analysis and modelling, as well as experimental and clinical collaboration partners.

Essential experience / qualifications:

1. Applicants should hold an MSc degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, or another relevant discipline.
2. High motivation and ability for interdisciplinary and collaborative work, with the capability to operate at the interface of life sciences and data analytical methods.
3. Good programming skills in R and/or Python.
4. Proficiency in English.
5. Strong background in statistics.

We offer:

1. A secure job with all the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement, including supplementary pension provisions from the Federal and State Pension Institution (VBL), with us as a system-relevant employer in the public sector.
2. An interesting role within a motivated and open-minded team.
3. Thorough and qualified onboarding.
4. A comprehensive range of health promotion services.
5. Planned classification, depending on qualifications and personal requirements, according to TV-L.

If you are looking for a position with high social value and want to shape the world of top medicine together with us, then you are in the right place!

Apply now!