The Friedrich Miescher Laboratory (FML) of the Max Planck Society comprises four junior research groups that deal with different areas of biology. The FML was founded in 1969 and employs 50 international scientists and fellows as well as support staff to promote scientific knowledge and careers.

 

As soon as possible, we are looking for a

 

Bioinformatician/Data scientist (50%-100%)

 

As a Bioinformatician/Data scientist, you will be part of the Aztekin Lab focusing on Structural Regeneration and support the working group together with the other members.

 

Our working group

We are an open, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating group of international scientists. Our expertise combines developmental biology, regenerative biology, (single-cell/spatial) genomics, and molecular biology. We work with diverse model systems (e.g., frogs, mice, mouse and human stem cell cultures and organoids) and employ single-cell -omics methods, as well as cross-species comparisons. The laboratory is located in the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory of the Max Planck Society, which is part of the Max Planck Campus in Tübingen, where we work closely with the MPI for Intelligent Systems, the MPI for Cybernetics, the MPI for Biology and the University of Tübingen.

The Friedrich Miescher Laboratory (FML) of the Max Planck Society comprises four junior research groups that deal with different areas of biology. The FML was founded in 1969 and employs 50 international scientists and fellows as well as support staff to promote scientific knowledge and careers.

 

As soon as possible, we are looking for a

 

Bioinformatician/Data scientist (50%-100%)

 

As a Bioinformatician/Data scientist, you will be part of the Aztekin Lab focusing on Structural Regeneration and support the working group together with the other members.

 

Our working group

We are an open, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating group of international scientists. Our expertise combines developmental biology, regenerative biology, (single-cell/spatial) genomics, and molecular biology. We work with diverse model systems (e.g., frogs, mice, mouse and human stem cell cultures and organoids) and employ single-cell -omics methods, as well as cross-species comparisons. The laboratory is located in the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory of the Max Planck Society, which is part of the Max Planck Campus in Tübingen, where we work closely with the MPI for Intelligent Systems, the MPI for Cybernetics, the MPI for Biology and the University of Tübingen.

Your tasks
 

• Design and analysis of sequencing experiments from diverse methodologies (bulk/single-cell RNA-Seq, 10x Multiome, CUT&Tag, spatial transcriptomics (e.g. 10X, SlideSeq))
• Analysis of cross-species datasets using single-cell methods
• Develop your own project
• Processing and quality control of NGS datasets from both model and non-model organisms
• Data management and organization
• Development and implementation of custom and reproducible data analysis pipelines with impactful reporting in collaboration with wet-lab scientists
• Providing basic training for laboratory members interested in learning fundamentals in these methods

Your profile

 

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and skilled individual with excellent English communication abilities to join our team. The ideal candidate should have an MSc or PhD in bioinformatics or data science, with a strong focus on biology. Proficiency in analyzing large, high-dimensional single-cell datasets and expertise in computational tools such as Python and/or R are required.

 

Additional experience in the following areas would be a valuable asset:

 

• Reference genome and transcriptome assembly and annotation in non-model organisms
• High-performance computing in a cluster environment
• Workflow management software and documentation
• Advanced statistical data analysis and visualization

Our offer

 

• An exciting, fast-paced, and responsible job
• Remuneration according to TVöD Bund, including employer-financed company pension scheme
• Subsidy for the job ticket
• A wide range of further education and training opportunities
• Occupational health management, including yoga courses, health dayThe position is initially limited to 1 year with the possibility of subsequent extension.

The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more disabled people. Applications from disabled people are expressly welcome. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity and wants to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply