Bioinformatics Scientist (f/m/x) (Bioinformatiker/in)

Descripción del puesto

 
We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible: Bioinformatics Scientist (f/m/x)

Institute of Pathology
TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%) limited for 2 years according to WissZeitVG
Your salary will be based on TV-L 

• Pipeline development for the analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data sets (RNA/DNA/ctDNA) and integration of the results into routine operations. The focus will be whole genome sequencing in a somatic as well as Germline context
• Setup of interfaces to databases
• Occasional establishment of additional bioinformatics
infrastructure in collaboration with our IT department
• Pipeline related support of molecular pathology routinediagnostics
Your profile
• Completed university education (Master/PhD) in
bioinformatics, computer/data sciences, biology or similar subject
• Knowledge regarding the handling of standard programs for data analysis, e.g. bwa, samtools, GATK
• Advanced experience in the area of NGS data analyses,
preferably with background in tumor biology or human
genetics
• Experience with Linux, preferably with Linux servers and writing Linux shell scripts
• Knowledge and application of a programming/scripting
language in the NGS environment (e.g., Python, Perl, Java)
• Experience with parallelization of data processing on
servers, possibly grids/clusters but also general hardware knowledge are advantageous
• Good teamwork and communication skills but also ability to work independently
• German language is preferable, but not mandatory

Your future with us
We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching and health care at the highest level. That's why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations.
This is the University Hospital of Cologne: Everything but ordinary.

Your future in detail
We are the molecular routine diagnostics team at the Institute of Pathology and part of the national Network Genomic Medicine (nNGM). The University Hospital Cologne is one of Europe’s largest centers for solid tumors, especially lung cancer. We contribute to comprehensive
patient care with latest analysis methods. We are a service provider in the “Model Project for the comprehensive diagnosis and therapy identification by means of genome sequencing in cases of rare and oncological diseases” (Modellvorhaben Genomsequenzierung). The successful candidate will join a dynamic routine diagnostics lab and will participate in high throughput analysis of solid tumor samples with modern technologies in the field of next generation sequencing. Whole exome and complex custom data sets are analyzed with adequate computational infrastructure of the University Hospital of Cologne.  We have a broad spectrum of seminars and an intense scientific exchange with national collaborators.
Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability, competence and professional performance. People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and qualification. The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees. Contact

Dr. Jana Fassunke
Tel: +4922147886157
  Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
Geschäftsbereich Personal
Kerpener Str. 62
50937 Köln

Uniklinik Köln Karriere Application deadline: 09.03.2025
Job-ID: k1p27lu6
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!