Student Assistant (f/m/x) Core Facility Bioinformatics and Statistics

Helmholtz Munich; München; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Helmholtz Munich is seeking a highly motivated student assistant for the Core Facility Bioinformatics and Statistics (CF-BIOS). The role supports teaching activities, course material preparation, and user support for HPC users on campus.

You will contribute to testing AI tools on the HPC cluster and further develop a Python-based metadata annotation tool, gaining hands-on experience in bioinformatics and educational delivery.

Qualifications

• Current student status with experience in R, Python and BASH.
• Basic knowledge of statistics or bioinformatics.
• Familiar with container technologies and package managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff and act as trainer or moderator in HPC courses.
• Prepare teaching materials for e-learning courses and create/edit videos.
• Provide user support in coding clubs (R, Python or BASH).
• Test latest AI tools and their application on the HPC cluster.
• Further develop metadata annotation application (Python).

Skills

R

Python

BASH

Tools

Docker

Apptainer

Conda

Job description

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The Core Facility Bioinformatics and Statistics (CF-BIOS) at Helmholtz Munich is looking for a highly motivated student assistant (f/m/x) to join our team.

CF-BIOS provides comprehensive bioinformatics and statistical support for diverse research applications. We work closely with the High-Performance Compute (HPC) team and on-campus computational groups (from the Computational Health Center) to provide support for the HPC users at Helmholtz Munich.

Your tasks

• Support the core facility staff with teaching, act as trainer or moderator in courses of the core facility (e.g. Introduction to BASH and HPC courses)
• Prepare teaching materials for e-learning courses, e.g. generation of content, recording and editing of videos
• Provide user support in coding club meetings, which are interactive support sessions for users learning R, Python or BASH
• Test latest AI tools and their application on the HPC cluster
• Further develop metadata annotation application (Python based)

Your profile

• Current student status and experienced in R, Python, BASH
• Familiar with container technologies (e.g. Docker, Apptainer) and package managers (e.g. Conda)
• Basic knowledge of statistics or bioinformatics and programming

Considered as a plus if you bring experience in/with

• teaching computational courses
• different e-learning formats
• the use of High-Performance Compute Clusters

Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the Collective Bargaining Association of German States (TdL). This position has a fixed term until 31 March, 2027.

Managing Director Mike Frieser:

„We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

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. In case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with severe disabilities.