The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

A new working group in the field of clinical microbiome research currently being established at the Fraunhofer-Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP in Frankfurt am Main. This group encompasses a research platform focused on the development of microbiota-based therapies. Within this group, the bioinformatic analysis of data sets and, in particular, the development of prediction models for complex microbial communities and their interactions will play a central role. Accordingly, we are looking for a bioinformatician as a postdoc to support our interdisciplinary team.

Bioinformatician / Postdoc - Microbiome Research

What you will do

Microbiome analysis and integration of -omics and clinical data

Fusion and integration of -omics data with clinical data
Complementary metagenomic analysis of existing samples from biobanks and collections
Execution of statistical and bioinformatic analyses of complex data sets in a medical context

Development of new bioinformatic tools and analysis strategies

Application of established bioinformatics tools and solutions, including those for predicting nutrient competition among microorganisms and other mechanisms of colonization resistance
Development of new analysis strategies, tools, and predictive models to support the group’s objectives
Validation and benchmarking of these tools and models using various data sets
Application of the developed solutions to identify potential Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs)

Support of the working group

Organization and management of data from microbiome studies, including quality assurance and data preparation
Documentation, visualization and publication of research findings in scientific journals as well as presentation in lectures and conferences
Assistance in securing third-party funding and preparation of grant proposals for clinical studies

What you bring to the table

A scientific degree in bioinformatics, biology, or a comparable field and a completed PhD or (at the time of application) submitted PhD, ideally with a strong focus on health sciences
Solid knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R and Bash; additional experience with high-performance computing (HPC) is an advantage
Experience in analyzing of sequence data (e.g., tools like QIIME2, MetaPhlAn, Kraken or HUMAnN) and proficiency with MS Office
Understanding of microbiological or molecular biological fundamentals
Interest in the human microbiome and clinical research
Advantageous: Experience in project and data management
Good command of German and English (spoken and written)
A high level of initiative and team spirit

What you can expect

Opportunity for scientific work in a highly innovative and patient-relevant topic
Integration into a competent, friendly, and committed team
A collegial work atmosphere and the freedom to implement your own ideas
Flexible working hours (flexitime model), remote work options, as well as various support measures to balance private life and career
Excellent professional and personal development, opportunities through a variety of internal training programs
30 days paid annual leave, plus Christmas and New Year's Eve as company holidays
Personal retirement benefits (VBL) and additional (social) benefits of public service, such as annual special payment
Capital-forming benefits
Subsidies for public transport (Deutschlandticket)
Corporate benefits: offers from well-known manufacturers and brands
Access to the extensive Fraunhofer network

Interested?

Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Ms. PD Dr. med. Lena Biehl
email

Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP
www.itmp.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 77775

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, romantic orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is initially limited to 2 years and is also available on a part-time basis. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

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Part-Time / Full-Time , Temporary

Postdoc

Updated at 02/24/2025

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