Scientist/Postdoc (m/f/d) bioinformatics and data management

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein; Kiel; Vor Ort; EUR 57.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

TV-L salary

Full-time 38.5h/wk

Employee discounts

University sports

Research integration

Original research

Data storage infra (iRods/Yoda)

EU project collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel seeks a Scientist/Postdoc (m/f/d) in bioinformatics and data management. The role focuses on managing multi-omics data, building pipelines, and applying biostatistics within IKMB and CRU/CATCH ALL. A PhD and strong publishing record are expected.

We offer 47-month funding at German TV-L E13 scale, 38.5 weekly hours, and opportunities for collaboration across EU projects and with clinicians and researchers at UKSH.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in bioinformatics, molecular biology, genetics, informatics, or related field.
• Experience in clinical/multi-omics research.
• Proven track record of publishing high-quality manuscripts.
• Strong programming and data management skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage diverse multi-level datasets in CATCH ALL and provide bioinformatics solutions.
• Develop pipelines and new bioinformatics tools.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers; EU projects involvement.
• Data storage and management using iRods and Yoda.
• Contribute to publication of research findings.

Kenntnisse

Linux command line

Cluster job management

Nextflow/Snakemake

Python (NumPy, Pandas)

GitHub

NGS data management

Omics data processing

Manuscript writing

Ausbildung

PhD in bioinformatics or related field

Tools

iRods

Yoda

ENA

EGA

Jobbeschreibung

Scientist/Postdoc (m/f/d) bioinformatics and data management

Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology (IKMB)

The IKMB, together with the DFG-funded Clinical Research Unit (CRU) “CATCH ALL” and the Liquid Biomarkers group, is looking for an experienced bioinformatician with a PhD in bioinformatics, molecular biology, genetics, informatics, or a related field to join our interdisciplinary research group. The position will be hosted at the Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology (IKMB). We invite applications from experienced postdoctoral researchers who are looking for cutting-edge research opportunities in the clinical field. This position requires expertise in informatics, biology, omics and biostatistics. We expect the ideal candidate to be intensely interested, driven and dedicated with respect to our research schedule.

Start in our team

The position is to be filledas soon as possibleand is funded for47 months, an ideal springboard in your career ladder to prepare yourself for higher positions. The contract will be issued for 47 months.

What we offer

• The salary will be based on the German E13 TV-L scale, if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled
• Full-time employment, currently 38,5 hours per week; part-time employment may be compatible within the framework of certain working time models
• Many employee discounts on various online platforms and with various companies
• University sports and fitness at a company rate as a balance to work
• Integration into the research agenda, both within CATCH ALL and within the Liquid Biomarkers group
• Development and Conduct of original research questions using our unique collection of medical multi-omics data
• Management of the diverse multi-level data sets in CATCH ALL and provision of bioinformatics solutions for the inherent research questions
• Data storage in our existing infrastructure (iRods and Yoda), application of pipelines and development of new bioinformatics solutions
• Opportunities to interact in EU projects such as Instand-NGS4P and EASIGEN-DS, with clinicians and researchers at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, as well as with external researchers nationally and internationally

What you bring with you

• Command line use in Linux, running of cluster jobs (sbatch, nextflow, snakemake) and mathematical/statistical expertise
• Programming languages Bash and Python (incl. NumPy and Pandas), handling and uploading codes to GitHub
• Professional data management skills for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data and other scientific datasets (using iRods, Yoda), as well as submission management to ENA, EGA and other appropriate repositories
• Professional skills in processing omics data (scRNA, RNA, DNA etc.), and interest in spatial data
• Proven ability and dedication to write and publish high quality scientific manuscripts

We look forward to receiving your application by26.08.2026, quoting the job number29159.

Location: Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, DE, 24105

Working at the university hospital of the future

University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) combines world-class research with interdisciplinary patient care. As the only maximum care provider and the largest employer in the state, our approximately 17,000 employees ensure highly individualized care – essential for the people of Schleswig-Holstein.

UKSH and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity and value diversity. We therefore explicitly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We continuously strive to achieve gender equality.

Job reference number: 29159

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