Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Bioinformatics of Single Cell Genomics : Mainz, Germany

Job ID: 616727
Job date: 2017-06-07
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Company : Institut of Molecular Biology (IMB) 

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Role : Postdoc 


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Job Description:
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in the laboratory of Dr. Vijay Tiwari (www.imb-mainz.de/research-at-imb/tiwari). The successful applicant will contribute to internationally competitive research on epigenetic regulation of cell-fate specification during development. The group employs high-throughput genomics assays in combination with stem cell biology and neurobiology and cutting-edge epigenetics and molecular biology tools. The resulting datasets are analysed using bioinformatics, statistics and systems biology approaches to generate a comprehensive model of epigenetic regulation of gene expression during embryonic development.

You will:

• Decode gene regulatory networks by analysing single cell genomics and epigenomics datasets.

• Develop analysis pipelines to analyse and integrate single cell and bulk genomics and epigenomics datasets.

• Study epigenetic mechanisms that regulate cell-type specification during embryonic development

• Obtain training in epigenomics, computational biology, developmental biology and gene regulation

• Have access to all IMB Core Facilities that offer genomics, single cell genomics, epigenomics and proteomics support.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners

• Work in close cooperation with a team of experimental and computational researchers to facilitate novel discoveries

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology or Systems Biology or related areas

• At least one first author paper in an international peer reviewed journal

• Experience in analysis and integration of Next-Generation seuquencing (NGS) datasets including RNA-seq and ChIP-seq

• Good knowledge of analytical tools such as R and proficiency in Linux and shell scripting

• Knowledge of clustering methods and machine learning techniques is preferable.

• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) environment

• Programming skills in one of the following languages: Perl, Python, or C/C++

• Motivation to solve complex biological problems and experience in productively working in an interdisciplinary environment

• Good written and spoken English


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Additional Info:
The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) is a Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences, funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation, and located in Mainz, Germany.

We offer

• The possibility to work on cutting-edge projects using state-of-the-art technology • A stimulating, diverse and international research environment

• Advanced training opportunities

• Career development

• Competitive salary

• Highly motivated research team

IMB is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please email a cover letter, your CV (in English), contact address of at least two professional referees and certificates of your degrees as a PDF quoting Ref. No. #VTPD16 to personnel@imb-mainz.de. Informal enquires should be addressed to Dr. Vijay Tiwari (v.tiwari@imb-mainz.de).

Deadline for applications: 15th July 2017

Starting date: 15th August 2017 or later; duration: Initially 2 years with option of further Extension.

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