Two Senior Researchers

Area: Science

Location: Kaiserslautern

Employment Category: Full time

Type of Contract: Temporary

Term (months): 36

This exciting project involves highly granular data collected as part of the Gutenberg Health Study — a prospective cohort study of a representative sample (N=15,000) of the population of Mainz — including genotyping, DNA methylation, transcriptomics, proteomics and extensive time-varying clinical information.

Our primary goal is to understand processes behind cardiac events, including atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis. This depends upon a comprehensive characterization of clinical samples, to decipher complex pathophysiological mechanisms in different disease settings. Hence the task—at the confluence of modern biomedical research and artificial intelligence—will exploit multi-dimensional datasets of protein, lipid and metabolite levels, together with bioinformatics workflows, machine learning and multi-omics data integration.

To achieve this, we are looking to expand our diverse and growing team, and we are looking for two senior researchers (postdocs), to work with us at the forefront of biomedical research.

**Your qualifications**
- Doctorate in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related disciplines
- Experience with a research cycle and writing scientific publications
- Strong knowledge of Python (ideally pytorch), R or Julia
- Experience in using machine learning/AI on multi-omics longitudinal data or strong demonstration of the ability to do so
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate in English effectively (written and spoken)

Desirable Skills:

- Demonstrated knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Knowledge graphs

Transfer learning (preferably on OMICS data)
Explainable AI
Representation learning
Hybrid/mechanistic machine learning
- Background or interest in molecular epidemiology, bioinformatics or biostatistics

**Your benefits**
- Working on an impactful project in a multidisciplinary, diverse, international and motivated team
- Work on highly topical scientific and societal issues using established biodatabases
- A technically challenging, innovative and professional working environment at one of the outstanding IT locations in Germany
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Excellent network with outstanding contacts in industry and research
- Flexible working hours and working from home

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Art der Stelle: Vollzeit, Befristeter Vertrag
Vertragsdauer: 36 Monate

Gehalt: 52.200,00€ - 75.200,00€ pro Jahr

Arbeitszeiten:

- Montag bis Freitag

Flexible Sprachanforderungen:

- Keine Deutschkenntnisse erforderlich

Leistungen:

- Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
- Betriebsarzt
- Betriebsfeiern
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Gleitzeit
- Homeoffice
- Kostenlose Getränke
- Kostenloser Parkplatz

Sonderzahlungen:

- Weihnachtsgeld

Ausbildung:

- Promotion/Doktorat (Erforderlich)

Sprache:

- Englisch (Erforderlich)

Arbeitsort: Zum Teil im Homeoffice in 67663 Kaiserslautern