Location: Computational Mass Spectrometry and Data Science group of Dr. Nils Hoffmann, Research Center Jülich, IBG-5 and ELIXIR Germany, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
Start Date: January 2025 (or as soon as possible)
Duration: 36 months
Salary: TvÖD 13 or 14, commensurate with experience and skills.
About the Project
The Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Computational Metagenomics (IBG-5) focuses on bio- and chemoinformatics research activities with a particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary decoding and analysis of mass spectrometry data in the fields of lipidomics and metabolomics. The focus is on the use of cloud technologies, algorithms and AI to analyze large amounts of data and to support various applications in the life sciences and biomedicine. The IBG-5 is involved in service and infrastructure networks both nationally (as part of the German Network for Bioinformatics Infrastructure – de.NBI) and internationally (as a German node in the European Bioinformatics Network ELIXIR) to make data analysis more efficient and automated for both the scientific community and the end user.
Your Job
- Work on and development of a broad spectrum of methods and applications of lipidomics and metabolomics and cloud computing.
- Processing, analysis, integration and interpretation of lipidomic and metabolomic data from various MS platforms (targeted and untargeted, IMS) as part of various collaborative projects (genomics, metagenomics, clinical research).
- Development of analysis workflows using container and cloud technologies (e.g. Docker, Apptainer, S3, Openstack, Ansible).
- Collaboration in the field of human data in national and European scientific networks (e.g. de.NBI, ELIXIR Europe). The focus is on the integration and analysis of human data to promote collaboration and data exchange between research institutions.
- Support in the planning, development and operation of Trusted Research Environments in the context of clinical research.
- Supporting and advising de.NBI Cloud Governance on applications to use the de.NBI Cloud to process sensitive data.
- Support the ELIXIR Germany department in administrative project work such as writing proposals and reports and participating in project meetings.
- Supporting the ELIXIR Germany department in the planning and implementation of training courses for scientists at different career levels and from different disciplines.
- Exchange with internal and external project partners at IBG-5, the research center, Bielefeld University and other national and international partners.
- Publication of scientific results in international journals and presentation at conferences.
- (Co)-supervision of doctoral students.
Your Profile:
- A completed scientific university degree and doctorate (PhD) in the field of bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, engineering or natural sciences, or a related degree program.
- Experience in the development and execution of big data analyses in connection with cloud technologies and workflows.
- Very good knowledge in the analysis of metabolome and / or lipidome data from mass spectrometry, common open source software, as well as approaches for data integration of multi-omics data.
- Good knowledge and experience in handling human data
- Very good programming skills (e.g. in Python or comparable) and knowledge of relevant technologies (e.g. Git, Docker, Nextflow)
- Very proficient working with Linux/Unix
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- High degree of independence and willingness to familiarize yourself with complex topics
- Very reliable and conscientious working style
- Good publication record
- Willingness to actively impart knowledge, e.g. by supporting the planning and implementation of training courses
- Willingness to travel and participate in conferences, networking events and project meetings
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
- Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
- Extensive company health management
- Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
- Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
- Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13 – 14, depending on your current qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to you. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
Please see the full job posting for details: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/jobs/2024-358
