About this role
Research Associate (f/m/d) (Entgeltgruppe: EG 13 TV-L) Einsatzbereich: Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (IKIM), RG Bioinformatics Algorithms in Oncology Stellen ID: 13742 Eintritt: 01.10.2026 Umfang: Vollzeit / 38,5 Std. Vertragsart: Befristet Befristung: 3 Jahre ab Besetzung gemäß § 2 Abs. 1 WissZeitVG Ihre Aufgaben: - Opportunity to conduct high-level interdisciplinary research within the newly established DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre CRC/SFB 1752 “DYNAMO – Immediate Tumor Dynamics in Melanoma Therapy”, investigating the earliest mechanisms of therapy resistance in melanoma during the first days and weeks after therapy initiation (“DYNAMO Window”); further information: https://www.uni-due.de/crc1752 / ( https://www.uni-due.de/crc1752 /) - Work in Project C02 “Automated validation, design and exchange of molecular hypotheses as an integral feature of melanoma biobanking and consortial resistance research” - development of statistical and algorithmic solutions for the integrative analysis of molecular data with Python and Rust, in particular focusing on boolean relationships between features - development of reproducible data analysis pipelines with Snakemake - bioinformatic analysis of molecular data (genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics) - Presentation of scientific results at meetings and conferences Ihr Profil: - You have completed a Diploma or Master degree in computer science, applied mathematics, technical medicine or related disciplines - You are highly motivated to expand your knowledge in bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics, precision medicine - You have experience in biomedical data analysis, software engineering, programming with Python and (optionally) Rust as well as workflow development with Snakemake - You are able to work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams - You are a highly motivated, creative and team-oriented personality - You are proficient in spoken and written English Freuen Sie sich auf: - A secure job in the public service of the state of NRW - Health management, e.g. company integration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports activities - Wide range of training and continuing education opportunities, e.g. at the Training Academy of UK Essen - Family-friendly corporate culture, e.g. company daycare center, vacation program for school-age children, advice and support from the Employee Service Office in all life situations - Working with modern equipment and certified quality standards - Interdisciplinary work with colleagues from other departments - 30 days of vacation per calendar year (for a full-time position) - Fair payment in accordance with the collective wage agreement (TV-L) incl. annual bonus payment and supplementary company pension scheme - Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. reduced-price canteen meals, community events, accommodation in student residences Rahmenbedingungen: Die Eingruppierung richtet sich nach den persönlichen und tariflichen Voraussetzungen., Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen / Bewerber und Gleichgestellte i.S. des § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt., Die ausgeschriebene Stelle ist grundsätzlich auch für Teilzeitbeschäftigte geeignet., Eine Bescheinigung gemäß §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) über den Impf- und Serostatus bzgl. Masern ist erforderlich.