PULLAMSETTI LAB

PostDoc Position in Bioinformatics/ Epigenetics (m/f/d)

Area of research:

Epigenetics of cardiovascular and lung diseases, Bioinformatics

Title:

PostDoc - Bioinformatics/ Epigenetics (m/f/d)

Full time, Giessen/Bad Nauheim, Germany

Job description:

With the recent dramatic increase of high throughput biological data in human complex diseases especially cardiovascular research field, Pullamsetti lab is looking for a talented post-doctoral researcher to work on cutting-edge projects employing different high-resolution techniques (single-cell multi-omics, RNA and chromatin accessibility, ChIP-Seq, etc.) to model and investigate epigenetic dynamics involved in pulmonary vascular remodeling and heart hypertrophy of pulmonary hypertension. The focus will be on different aspects of generation, curation, integration, and management of these new types of data. This will provide an unique opportunity for individuals with an interest in working with large-scale data sources in the field of lung and cardiovascular diseases that will yield valuable insights into human disease and its treatment. The labs of Pullamsetti are located in Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim, and Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany and are embedded in the unique networks of Cardio Pulmonary Institute (CPI) and German Lung Center (DZL). The PostDoc position is funded by a project of the European Research Council (ERC 866051).

Your responsibilities

Analyzing large genomic datasets including single-cell multi-omics, and spatial omics.
Providing advice and support regarding statistical methods and biological interpretation of ongoing research results
Taking the lead in data processing, statistical analysis, interpretation, and development of projects
Assisting in the training and supervision of students
Scientific writing (including co-develop applications for fellowships and grants) and presenting results at internal meetings and international conferences

Your qualifications

Bioinformatician / data-scientist / statistician with a Ph.D. in a related field
Experience with biological data analysis and interpretation
Experience with python, R, and bash as well as knowledge of relevant biological tools and technologies
Experience with NGS and other Omics technologies
Excellent communication skills, required to work with colleagues from different disciplines
Proficient English language skills (both written and spoken)

What we offer you

International work environment
Outstanding research infrastructure
Work-life balance
Support for attending international training courses and conferences
Discounted public transport state ticket

If the prerequisites are met,all the open positions starts immediately. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H). The position is (initially) limited to three years, with a possibility of extension.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of Gender, Culture, Nationality, Ethnicity, Sexual identity, Physical abilities, Religion and Age.

Interested candidates, please submit your electronic application by 15.09.2022 (CV, Publications list and references, max. 10 pages, as one pdf) to Soni Pullamsetti (Email: Soni.Pullamsetti@mpi-bn.mpg.de)