PhD Position – Plant Systems Biology

TN Germany; Jülich; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking a motivated individual for a 3-year position focused on the analysis of biological data using AI technologies. The role involves developing innovative tools, publishing research, and supervising students. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in bioinformatics or related fields, strong programming skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a supportive environment for doctoral research and competitive benefits, including 30 days of annual leave.

Leistungen

30 days of annual leave

Career development programs

Support services for international employees

Access to green spaces and sports facilities

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in bioinformatics, biology, or related field required.
• Experience with high-throughput data analysis and integration.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and integrate biological data using AI technologies.
• Develop tools and algorithms for omics data analysis.

Kenntnisse

Programming

Statistical Analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in bioinformatics

Tools

R

Python

Java

Rust

C/C++

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16.05.2025

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30.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your Job:

• Analysis and integration of diverse biological data from plant sciences (large scale genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and/or single cell data) using cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Development of novel tools and algorithms for omics data analysis and integration.
• Publishing in international journals and presenting at international conferences.
• (Co)supervision of Bachelor and Master students.

Your Profile:

• Master's degree in bioinformatics, biology, or a related field with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Rust, C/C++, and statistical analysis using R/BioConductor/Python.
• Experience with analysis and integration of high-throughput data like NGS, single cell data, metabolite profiling, and plant phenotyping data.
• Experience applying AI for data analysis is advantageous.
• Experience with plant omics data is a plus.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work in an international team.

Our Offer:

• Work on current societal issues with opportunities to shape change.
• Ideal conditions for completing your doctoral degree, including a large research campus with green spaces and sports facilities.
• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure.
• International and interdisciplinary research environment.
• Location near cultural centers like Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Bonn.
• 30 days of annual leave and additional days off between holidays and weekends.
• Extensive training and career development programs for doctoral researchers.
• Support services for international employees.

The position is initially for 3 years, with pay aligned to 65% of pay group 13 of the TVöD-Bund, plus a 60% Christmas bonus. Higher pay may be possible.