Academic Staff Member

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center - creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

**Faculty 10: Biology / Institute of Developmental Biology and Neurobiology / Chromosome Biology of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz**

**Academic staff member (Bioinformatician, Postdoctoral Researcher)**:

- full-time (100 %)
- The Postdoctoral position is integrated within the DFG-funded Graduate School 4R: R-loop Regulation in Robustness and Resilience (GRK2859) at the University of Mainz. The 4R research focuses on the mechanisms through which RNA:DNA hybrids (R-loops) regulation exerts its influence on biological systems in terms of gene regulation and genome stability. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher, who will develop computational tools and pipelines to analyze, interpret, and integrate genome-wide R-loop distribution data and work in close collaboration with 4R doctoral researchers. You will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Brian Luke.**Your tasks**:

- Analysis of genome-wide R-loop distribution and chromatin modifiers datasets derived from diverse biological systems in collaboration with 4R members
- Independent research in this field and interpretation of scientific data
- Preparation of publication-quality figures for the manuscript
- Presentation of data and research results on international conference

**Your profile**:

- In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in - 57 of the _Hochschulgesetz_ of Rhineland-Palatinate.
- A successfully completed scientific university degree
- A doctorate (PhD) in a field relevant to the position (eg. Bioinformatics or related field)
- Strong programming skills and knowledge of statistical methods
- Familiarity with Linux environment, version control and compute clusters
- Profound experience with R / Bioconductor for omics data analysis or equivalent
- Knowledge of Genome-Wide NGS analysis pipelines or equivalent
- Experience in analyzing Genome-Wide data is essential
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

**Desirable skills**:

- Experience with analyzing Genome-wide data related to DNA damage, or RNA biology research is a plus
- Experience working in highly international teams is a plus

**What we have to offer**:

- Interesting research tasks in the field of R-loop biology and genome stability
- Stimulating, highly international, and diverse research environment
- Jobticket, optional for the entire Rhine-Main area
- Extensive human resources development offer
- Flexible working time arrangements

The position is paid according to** EG 13 TV-L** and to be filled immediately. The position is restricted to 30.06.2028, limited to the duration of the 4R: R-loop Regulation in Robustness and Resilience (GRK2859) funding.The position serves the purpose of academic qualification (habilitation).-
We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.