JOB DESCRIPTION
The Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing (MPI-AGE) was founded in 2008 for the purpose of understanding fundamental mechanisms of healthy ageing in various model systems. The institute is part of a broad network of research institutions in the Cologne-Bonn area dedicated to research on ageing and age-related disease, constituting a vibrant and collaborative environment for research. At the moment, we host employees from 20 different nations.
The research group Computational RNA Biology and Bioinformatics Core headed by Dr. Christoph Dieterich are looking for a full-time
Bioinformatics Software Engineer / Developer (m/f)
(job code 24/2014)
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and collaborative bioinformatics team in an excellent scientific environment. The Dieterich Lab is unifying research and service tasks with an emphasis on questions in post-transcriptional gene regulation and ageing. Especially, novel technologies in nucleic acids sequencing, mass spectrometry and imaging provide high-throughput data at an unprecedented depth and level of detail. The Dieterich Lab exploits these data source to leverage and deepen our understanding of post-transcriptional gene regulation on a systemic level. Typical questions revolve around quality assessment of these data, their computational and statistical analysis and ways to visualize and integrate them. Your support will be essential to achieve these aims.
Research Environment:
The Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing provides an international and vibrant research environment with highly interacting groups as well as state-of-the-art technologies and core facilities. The institute is located in Cologne, one of the most vivid cities in Germany.
The employment contract is based on contracts for the civil service (TVöD, Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst, up to E14-E15). Initially this position is limited for two years. The Max Planck Society is committed to employ more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and especially encourages them to apply.
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DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Master’s degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or a comparable relevant background and level of expertise. In addition to very good Linux administration skills (i.e. software management, shell and scripting languages), the ideal candidate has experience in database programming, web application development and/or high-level language programming. A solid background in bioinformatics algorithms is essential. Proficiency in handling large-scale scientific data sets, cluster computing, or virtualization is a plus. Fluent spoken and written English is expected. Your technical expertise is complemented by essential soft skills, the ability to communicate and work in teams, flexibility and targeted action.