Research Scientist

Evotec WD; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Capital-forming benefits

Flexible working hours

Holiday pay

Performance bonus

Job summary

Evotec in Toulouse seeks a Research Scientist (Computational Biology) to support oncology projects through bioinformatics and data analysis. The role requires a PhD with postdoc/industry experience and strong R skills.

You will collaborate across biology and data science teams in a fast-paced environment, applying omics analysis to drug discovery and platform development.

Qualifications

• PhD with at least 2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience, preferably in drug discovery.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, genomics, and oncology pathways.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics methods and tools; experience with oncology datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support oncology researchers in interdisciplinary projects with expertise in oncology, bioinformatics, and data analysis.
• Contribute to drug discovery projects by analyzing omics datasets from internal and public sources.

Skills

R programming

Oncology knowledge

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Linux

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Oncology, or related field

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

In the AI In Silico R&D Department at Evotec, more than 100 scientists from diverse backgrounds in biology, computer science, mathematics, and biomedicine work together to analyze and interpret complex omics datasets. In close collaboration with our laboratory scientists, we develop, operate, and continuously enhance high-throughput, high-precision omics platforms. As part of multidisciplinary drug discovery programs, we collaborate with experts from a wide range of scientific disciplines across a global organization of more than 5,000 employees worldwide. Our work spans omics data management and quality control, method and software development, advanced data analysis, and the biological interpretation of results. Our mission is to generate actionable insights that enable better decisions and accelerate the development of medicines that matter. To strengthen our Computational Oncology Group, we are looking for a highly motivated Research Scientist (all genders) - Computational Biology Full-time and permanent

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support oncology researchers in interdisciplinary project teams by providing expertise in oncology, bioinformatics, and data analysis.
• Contribute to drug discovery projects through the analysis of diverse omics datasets generated both internally and from public sources.

Your Ideal Qualifications:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Oncology, or a related field, with at least 2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience, preferably in drug discovery.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, genomics, genetics, and relevant biological pathways in oncology
• Strong proficiency in bioinformatics methods and tools
• Experience in drug discovery and the analysis of oncology-related data, including omics datasets, cellular screening data, and oncology databases.
• Proficiency in R programming is required.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments is expected.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams within a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• An exciting position within a dynamic and thriving professional environment, supported by an open culture and strong sense of community.
• A diverse and international workforce in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
• Competitive benefits, including capital-forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and a performance-based annual bonus.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model that delivers on its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to the patients. The Company’s multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative technologies, data and science for the discovery, development, and production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. Evotec leverages this “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures” for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including all Top 20 Pharma and over 800 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, as well as other healthcare stakeholders. Evotec has strategic activities in a broad range of currently underserved therapeutic areas, including e.g. neurology, oncology, as well as metabolic and infectious diseases. Within these areas of expertise, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics and has to-date established a portfolio of more than 200 proprietary and co-owned R&D projects from early discovery to clinical development. Evotec operates globally with more than 5,000 highly qualified people. The Company’s 17 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence.

For additional information please go to www.evotec.com and follow us on X/Twitter @Evotec and LinkedIn.