Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) with Computational/Bioinformatics Background – Code 1312/2024/5

10 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE)

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

10 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a world-leading internationally oriented research center, committed to discovering new approaches to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases. To this end, researchers at ten DZNE sites across Germany pursue a translational and interdisciplinary strategy comprising five interconnected areas: fundamental research, clinical research, health care research, population health science, and systems medicine. www.dzne.de

The DZNE in Bonn is looking for a

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) with Computational/Bioinformatics Background – Code 1312/2024/5

The Capasso lab is seeking an interactive and self-motivated bioinformatician/computational biologist to join a team of cell and molecular biologists working on the immune system and its changes in aging and neurodegeneration. The projects will focus on interrogating and integrating existing transcriptome, translatome and proteome datasets generated from genetically engineered mouse models, with a specific focus on regulation of mRNA translation downstream mTOR activation in microglia. This programme of work is based on published/unpublished studies from the team. 

The successful candidate will benefit from the many interactions within the bioinformatics environment at DZNE and University of Bonn. The post is based within the DZNE Research Institute at Bonn Venusberg.  A strong mentoring programme for career development is provided.

Your profile

Expertise in applied bioinformatics/computational biology is required and knowledge of statistics would be an advantage. A PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology or a related subject is essential, preferably with a focus on gene expression. Previous experience in bioinformatics analysis applied to regulation of mRNA translation will be highly desirable.

We offer

• An interesting and challenging research structure that works on the future topics of health research
• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
• A high potential for the individual development of our employees
• Targeted personnel development
• Company pension plan, health management
• Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD Bund).
• The position is initially limited to two years

You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It especially welcomes and encourages disabled individuals to apply.

Interested candidates should send their application including a CV and references via the following link: https://jobs.dzne.de/en/jobs/101331/form

 

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE)

Country

Germany

City

Bonn

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.dzne.de/en/jobs/101331/form

Contact

City

Bonn

Website

http://www.dzne.de

Postal Code

53127

STATUS: EXPIRED