Research Associate Computational Biology/Plant Bioinformatics Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Institute of Plant Genetics
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• Development and application of methods for the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data with the aim to associate genome-wide patterns of variation with phenotypic variation in natural and breeding populations • Application of mapping-by-sequencing or similar methods for the detection of causal genes and gene variants • Analysis of transcriptome data to identify and describe molecular networks • The candidate is expected to develop his/her own research projects and apply for third-party funding • Supervision of B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD students and teaching in the subjects of plant genetics, genomics
Our requirements:
• A completed scientific university education (M.Sc.) in the field of bioinformatics, computational biology, quantitative genetics, biostatistics or a similar subject • Experience in the bioinformatic and statistical analysis of high-throughput sequencing data for the detection of genetic variants and expression variation in complex genomes • Proficiency in R programming, Unix (Linux), scripting and bioinformatics tools and databases • Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written) • High motivation, team spirit, scientific creativity and interest in solving biological problems in plant sciences Any of the following additional qualifications would be an • PhD in bioinformatics, plant genomics, plant biology, quantitative biology or related disciplines • Expertise in writing scientific publications and grant applications • Expertise in supervising students and in teaching The pay scale grouping will be, depending on the personal qualification of the applicant, up to pay grade 13 TV-L.
In principle, the employment can also take place part-time if no compelling official reasons are opposed in an individual case.
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf aims at increasing the percentage of employed women. Applications from women will therefore be given preference in case of equal aptitude, ability and professional achievements unless there are exceptional reasons for choosing another applicant. Applications from suitably qualified severely disabled persons or disabled persons regarded as being of equal status according to Book IX of the German Social Code (SGB – Soziales Gesetzbuch) are encouraged.
Your contact person in case of questions is Maria von Korff; email:
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