Postdoc Position in Bioinfomatics/Molecular Microbiology for Tick-Borne Pathogens (m/f/d)

Postdoc Position in Bioinfomatics/Molecular Microbiology for Tick-Borne Pathogens (m/f/d)

We offer:

• an exciting interdisciplinary environment within internationally renowned researchers at a newly established Excellence Cluster
• structured support and supervision for your scientific and career development
• a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive research community, including initial University and cluster-specific onboarding support
• opportunities for further education, attendance at conferences, and professional networking
• flexible working hours and support with work-life balance
• Subject to meeting the personal, professional, and collective bargaining requirements, remuneration up to pay grade TV L 13 is possible

Your tasks:

• Development and establishment of a metagenomic sequencing workflow for tick-borne pathogens
• Development and implementation of bioinformatic algorithms and software tools
• characterization of tick-borne pathogens
• molecular/microbiological wet-lab work
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary and international research teams
• Participation in a structured research program
• active involvement in and contributions to cluster activities, workshops, and outreach events
• Contribution to scientific publications and presentations at national and international conferences

Your profile:

• PhD in a relevant subject area (Bioinformatics, Biology/Microbiology)
• Skills in molecular analytics (particularly next-generation sequencing technology) and bioinformatic analyses (mapping, variant calling, de novo assemblies, phylogenies)
• very good knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g. python, R, Java), workflow systems (snakemake/nextflow), and unix systems
• prior knowledge in basic microbiological techniques, ticks and tick-borne pathogens is advantageous
• Team spirit and communication skills
• interest in interdisciplinary research and clinical applications
• ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• proficient written and spoken English
• Experience in scientific writing (publications) is an advantage