Postdoctoral Research Scientist at HIPS

Reference number: 059/2024

Research group: Drug Bioinformatics
Hiring date: As soon as possible
Time limit: The contract will initially run for two years with a possibility of extension up to three years.
Trial period: 6 Months
Payment: E13 TVöD Bund
Application deadline: 05/14/2024

The research group Drug Bioinformatics is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist.

The Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) researches new active ingredients against infectious diseases. It was founded in August 2009 as a branch of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig together with Saarland University. A new research building was moved into on the campus of Saarland University in 2015. Currently, 260 employees of international origin work at the institute, which is still under construction. The HIPS is the first publicly funded non-university research institution in Germany explicitly dedicated to pharmaceutical research. The institute cooperates with international and national research institutions and industrial companies.

The research group Drug Bioinformatics group cutting-edge bioinformatics and computer science techniques for predicting mode-of-action of bioactive compounds and effects of genetic variants on the phenotype. We combine the expertise in protein structure analysis and machine learning to create more powerful and explainable computational methods.

The BMBF-funded project “AI-based methods for synergistic exploration of disease symptoms and drug side effects” aims at discovering mechanisms of drug side effects by leveraging systems biology, structural bioinformatics, and machine learning and artificial intelligence. This is a joint project between HZI/HIPS, University of Hamburg, and German Electron Synchrotron (DESY).

Tasks

Project-related research and implementation of computational models and pipelines
Participation in regular consortium meetings
Supervision of bachelor and master students on topic related to the project
Writing of scientific papers and project reports

Prerequisites

PhD degree or equivalent in bioinformatics, computer science, or any relevant field
Knowledge of major bioinformatics methods, tools and databases
Programming experience in Python
Experience in design and implementation of machine learning models (sklearn)
Experience with distributed version control systems (git)

Advantageous for this position:

Experience in analysis protein three-dimensional structures is a plus
Programming experience in C/C++, Java, or Perl is a plus
Familiarity with statistical software (R, Matlab) is a plus

Working hours

39 hours per week

We offer you:

Challenging and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
Most modern workplace equipment and computational resources
Additional services of the public service
Extensive further training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
Flexible working hours and workplace design
Support for a better balance between work and private life through our family office
Subsidization of the job ticket

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.

The HZI strives for professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.

How to apply:

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We look forward to receiving your application!