PhD Position - Framework for Meta Data Analysis and Interactive Exploration of large Plant FAIR...

Work group:

IBG-4 - Bioinformatik

Area of research:

PHD Thesis

Job description:

Data is the new resource of the 21st century and data availability seems endless. Would you like to establish part of the data relationship lifecycle for plant science? Then the division of Bioinformatics IBG-4 at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences at Research Centre Juelich is the right place for you. The division of Bioinformatics (IBG-4) works on and develops methods and algorithms to achieve a fundamental understanding, especially of high-dimensional data and processes in the bio-economy. The IBG-4 focuses on knowledge management and data integration, classical bioinformatics and machine learning, in particular for the prediction of phenotypes on biological questions concerning transcriptional reprogramming of plants during abiotic stress response, identification of metabolic pathways for secondary metabolites and understanding plant cell wall biosynthesis.The Helmholtz School for Data Science in Life, Earth and Energy (HDS-LEE) provides an interdisciplinary environment for educating the next generation of data scientists in close contact to domain-specific knowledge and research. All three domains – life & medical sciences, earth sciences, and energy systems/materials – are characterized by the generation of huge heterogeneously structured data sets, which have to be evaluated in order to obtain a holistic understanding of very complex systems. Visit HDS-LEE at: www.hds-lee.de

Your Job:

• Conceptualization, development and implementation of FAIR data standards
• Development of services for metadata analysis for data analysis using interactive visualization and (potentially web-based) deep learning and approximate data embedding approaches for data visualization and interpretation

Your Profile:

• MSc degree (or comparable) in bioinformatics, computer science, data science or in the natural sciences with a strong background in software development / engineering and/or data science
• Very positive university track record verified by bachelor and master study transcripts and two reference letters
• Expertise in javascript and modern web technologies on unix systems and in e.g. Java/C++/C or Rust
• Background in data science and/or machine learning
• Experience with plant data and metadata and corresponding acquisition/storage technologies as well as familiarity with R is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English are mandatory: TOEFL or equivalent evidence of English-speaking skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Very good cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team in an international and interdisciplinary environment

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 offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
• Unique HDS-LEE graduate school program including block courses on “data science methods and applications”, training courses (e.g. at the Jülich Supercomputing Center) and annual retreats
• A highly motivated group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
• Interdisciplinary data science and applied bioinformatics in a high impact research project
• Chance of participating in (international) conferences
• Doctoral degree conferred by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 100% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.