Genomics Data Scientist (f/m/x)
Full time39 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.
Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.
This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?
The Institute of Translational Genomics (ITG) focusses 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.
"We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.
Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."
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, asscociation, 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 infrastruture 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
Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.
Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.
The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.
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.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
Interested in applying?
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
- Contact details for at least two referees
