Data Scientist - Bioinformatics, Machine Learning and Systems Immunology

Patientenversorgung auf höchstem Niveau, ausgezeichnete Forschung und Lehre sowie modernste Medizin und Diagnostik – das sind wir vom Uniklinikum Erlangen! Mit unseren über 10.000 hoch qualifizierten Beschäftigten sind wir einer der größten Arbeitgeber Mittelfrankens und wachsen stetig weiter. Dank der wissenschaftlichen Expertise und des großen Engagements unserer Mitarbeitenden bieten wir unseren Patientinnen und Patienten einzigartige und zukunftsweisende Behandlungsmöglichkeiten. Damit gewährleisten wir medizinischen Fortschritt. Finden auch Sie bei uns den perfekten Job, der für Sie und andere Sinn ergibt! We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (f/d/m) to join a large research consortium focused on the modulation of graft-versus-host and graft-versus-leukemia responses following allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Die Aufgaben - Process and analyze high-throughput multi-omics data, including single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and spatial transcriptomics - Integrate complex omics datasets to refine cell-type annotations and functional states - Develop novel algorithms and tools for visualization and analysis of cellular interactions and signaling pathways - Leverage machine learning and multi-omics approaches to identify diagnostic and prognostic markers for different immune cell populations - Develop computational models to simulate molecular signaling (e.g., receptor-ligand interactions) and their impact on systemic physiological adaptations and immune responses - Create and maintain reproducible bioinformatics workflows for a collaborative network of immunology and hematology laboratories - Present complex data findings to interdisciplinary teams and lead the preparation of scientific publications Das Know-how dafür - Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Informatics in the Natural Sciences, Biostatistics or a related discipline with intensive training/experience in bioinformatics - Proficiency in R, Python and/or Perl - Expertise in machine learning and high-dimensional data analysis - Expertise in the analysis of single-cell sequencing and other omics data types - Experience with Unix/Linux environments and version control - Strong interest or background in immunology, oncology, or transplant medicine - A solid understanding of statistics - Strong oral and written communications skills in English - Ability to work independently - A clear sense of organization, purpose, and accountability Command of the German language is *not a requirement*. Das bieten wir: - A part-time fixed-term position for the remaining funding period of the project (through the end of 2029; total duration depends on the earliest possible start date) - A stimulating research environment with access to cutting-edge facilities and collaboration with leading experts in the field - An exciting job within a motivated, open-minded team - All the benefits of a collective agreement, including a supplementary pension from the Federal and State Pension Institution (VBL), with us as a systemically relevant employer in the public sector - Opportunities for professional development, international conferences, and career advancement - A comprehensive range of health promotion services - Thorough and qualified on-the-job training Ansprechperson bei Fragen: Dr. Leila Taher Telefon: 09131 85-48260 Bewerbung an: Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Medizinisches IK-Zentrum (MIK) Herrn Martin Schneider Krankenhausstraße 12 91054 Erlangen