Genomics Data Scientist (f/m/x)

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

Genomics Data Scientist (f/m/x)

102578

Full time
39 hrs./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. We particularly excel in the fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and technological development.

This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?

The Institute of Translational Genomics (ITG) focuses on translating insights from genomics and multi-omics into mechanisms of complex disease development and progression. Within the Institute, the Data and Analytics (DnA) team is in charge of developing smart solutions for addressing data-intensive problems in complex trait genetics. Since we are working on a growing number of projects involving biobank-sized whole-genome sequencing datasets, in combination with high-dimensional phenotypic and functional data, we are seeking a Genomics Data Scientist (f/m/x) to join the team. This role is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to develop or expand a working knowledge of state-of-the-art methods in statistical genetics and genomics.

Your tasks:

• Management of large multi-omics datasets and of big data processing (high volume, parallelism, format conversion)
• Maintaining and adapting existing analytical scripts and pipelines
• Developing new pipelines and software
• Responding to bioinformatics or IT related requests from other members of the Institute
• Keeping up to date with new data releases, tools and methodological advances in the field and feed back to Institute members through presentations and briefings
• Conveying complex IT and bioinformatic updates in a clear fashion, both orally and in written form

Your profile:

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative field such as Bioinformatics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines
• Proficiency in *NIX environments, bash scripting, and high-performance computing and familiarity in using job schedulers (e.g., Slurm, OpenPBS, Grid Engine)
• Expertise in at least one programming language (Python preferred, or R/Java) for package development and maintenance
• Practical experience with statistics, machine learning, and related tools/libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, caret, GLM, RF, boosting)
• Familiarity with bioinformatics resources (e.g., Ensembl, GWAS Catalog) and statistical genetics tools/analyses (e.g., plink, GCTA, association, heritability)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with workflow management systems (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow) and containerization software (e.g., Docker)
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in spoken and written English

Benefits:

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastructure and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

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 2 years 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.

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Fr. Dr. Iris Fischer, iris.fischer@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Your application should include:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Translational Genomics
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.