Bioinformaticer*in (m/f/d)

Bioinformatician (applied bioinformatics) (m/f/d)

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN), Frankfurt am Main

Founded in 1817, the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) is one of the most important research institutions in the area of biological diversity. At our twelve sites in Germany, scientists from over 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research on an international level. Located in Saxony’s capital, the Senckenberg Natural History Collections provide excellent research collaborations in the historic city of Dresden.

bioinformatician (m/f/d)

(applied bioinformatics)

(full time / part-time options available)

as soon as possible.

Your tasks

• Assembly of NGS short read data (reference based), calling and filtering of variants, quality assessment of variants and informativeness
• Phylogenetic and phylogeographic analyses of NGS data sets
• Detect selection, especially in genotype-phenotype-interactions related to wing patterns of moths.
• Analysis of variants to detect signals of introgression and hybridisation with a focus on data from historic DNA
• Readiness to adapt analytical methodology to NGS-short read data from historic DNA, testing of sample quality and informativeness with respect to sample age
• Publication of results in high profile scientific journals

Your profile

• PhD in biology, bioinformatics or a related discipline
• Internationally recognized research and publications   
• Experience in handling high-throughput short-read data incl. quality control and reference-based alignment
• Experience in variant calling, filtering, analyses
• Experience in handling genetic data from scientific collection material
• Professional in data management (incl. backup plan)
• Practical knowledge of NGS data deposition in public databases
• Excellent team worker
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)
• Highly motivated, keen to take the initiative and to contribute, and with a strong sense of responsibility

Experience in the following areas is desirable

• HPC job submission/module handling
• Hybridization inference
• Use and expansion of analytical pipelines for NGS data for historic DNA
• Comparison of variant data sets of samples of different ages (time slices)
• Genotype-phenotype correlations such as GWAS
• German language skills

We offer

• Excellent working conditions in the inspiring environment of a globally recognized research institution
• Flexible working hours, mobile working options, support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by "audit berufundfamilie"), open and cooperative atmosphere
• Special annual payment, 30 days leave p.a.
• Free entry to numerous museums
• Life in the vibrant city of Dresden, a major European culture and science hub

Location: Dresden, Working hours: Fulltime, part time options available, Position: Project-based for 18 months, Salary: E 13 according to collective bargaining agreement of the German Länder (TV-L)

Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Applicants with a severe disability will be given special consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture. The legal regulations regarding part-time work are met.

How to apply?

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Senckenberganlage 25

60325 Frankfurt a.M.

E-Mail: recruiting(at)senckenberg.de

If you have any specific questions about the position, please contact Dr. Anna Hundsdörfer at anna.hundsdoerfer(at)senckenberg.de

Please visit our website at www.senckenberg.de for further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.