3 Postdoctoral Researchers - Multiomics/​Bioinformatics/​Health Informatics

The mission of the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) is medical translation: transferring biomedical research findings into novel approaches to personalized prediction, prevention, diagnostics and therapies and, conversely, using clinical observations to develop new research ideas. The aim is to deliver relevant medical benefits to patients and the population at large. Since 2021 the BIH has been integrated into Charité as its so-called third pillar.

For the Research Group Computational Medicine starting from July 1^st 2024 limited until June 30^th 2027 we are looking for

3 Postdoctoral Researchers – Multiomics/Bioinformatics/Health Informatics (f/m/d)

in full-time (39,00/week) 

We are seeking to recruit 3 postdoctoral researchers to join the Computational Medicine team at the Berlin Institute of Health. This is a broad search and we will consider candidates with varying levels of experience and interest in different areas, ranging from bioinformatics and health informatics to functional, statistical, computational and clinical genomics and multiomics.

We offer a highly supportive, international work environment with outstanding opportunities for high impact publications, career development, international collaborations, project leadership, training, and conference participation/presentation. We are situated in the recently opened Rahel Hirsch Centre at Campus Mitte in Berlin with English as the working language. We expect scientific drive, ambition, team spirit and strong computational skills.

What you can expect:

Depending on the research area, responsibilities include the following (not all may apply):

• Contributing to the group's research strategy for molecular precision healthcare through the use of ancestrally diverse biobank-scale datasets, including analysis and integration of multiomic data and genetically anchored causal inference techniques
• Curating and harmonizing of electronic health records to sample patient cohorts for genetic analysis
• Implementation and development of statistical techniques to associate rare and structural variation in the human genome with health outcomes at scale, including the use of deep learning derived variant prioritisation methods
• Development and implementation of interactive web application to disseminate results from genome-scale or multiomic studies
• Developing bioinformatic workflows that integrate population-scale genomics research with single cell experiments, to identify disease relevant cell types and states

What you bring along:

• Ph.D. in genomics, statistical genomics, genetic epidemiology or a closely related discipline
• Stage-appropriate track-record of high-impact research and publications in the field of genomics, multiomics, and/or single call analysis
• Evidence of successful grant funding and managerial experience, depending on career stage
• Demonstrable experience in several of the following areas: 1) Generation and/or analysis of high-throughput genomic data, 2) Genome-scale association analyses using large-scale whole-genome or whole-exome sequencing data, 3) High level of proficiency in computational genomics e.g, variant annotation
• Aptitude for biological inference and clinical translation
• Demonstrable extensive experience with principal programming languages in HPC or cloud environments
• Desirable skills and experience: experience in integrating single cell ‘omics data, including sc-RNAseq or sc-ATACseq
• High level of proficiency in the English language

What we offer you:

• A varied job in a forward-looking research institute
• Remuneration up to TVöD VKA-K E13, taking into account personal requirements
• Additional benefits customary in the public sector (including annual special payment, company pension scheme (VBL), capital-forming benefits)
• Flexible working hours and the option of working remote
• 30 vacation days per year (with a five-day week)
• Various support offers to balance work and family life (childcare, cooperation with voiio)
• Very good training and further education opportunities
• Mobile citizens' office on site
• Corporate benefits (travel, leisure, shopping, etc.), Charité Gympass, bicycle leasing or abonnement (JobRad, mylo)
• Very easily accessible and attractive workplace at Rahel-Hirsch-Center for Translational Medicine, Luisenstr. 65, 10117 Berlin

Please submit your application via the BIH Career Portal with a letter of motivation, CV and relevant work and degree certificates by July 18th 2024, quoting the reference number BIH-46.24. 

If you have any technical questions about the job posting, please contact Prof. Claudia Langenberg (claudia.langenberg@bih-charite.de) or Dr. Maik Pietzner (maik.pietzner@bih-charite.de).

Please note: If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of recognition of your degree in Germany with your application. The proof can be obtained via the anabin database. Please note that it may be necessary to obtain a certificate assessment from the ZAB. You can find more information at: https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html

Proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is a prerequisite for employment for those born after 1970.

We live diversity!

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled and equivalent applicants will be given special consideration if they have the same qualifications and suitability.

We believe that diverse teams representing a wide range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enrich our research and work.

You can find more information about BIH at: www.bihealth.org/en