Scientist and bioinformatic manager (m/f/d)

Organisation/Company Research Center Borstel - Leibniz Lung Center Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 3 Jul 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Offer Starting Date 1 Aug 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description We are announcing a full-time position as a Scientist and bioinformatic manager (m/f/d). The position is offered initially for 2 years with the potential to be made permanent. The Research Center Borstel (RCB) is an internationally operating Lung Center within the Leibniz Association, financed by the Federal Government and the State of Schleswig-Holstein. We operate extensive laboratory and research infrastructures. Academically, we are closely linked with neighboring universities (Lübeck, Kiel) and clinically with the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein. Our goal is to improve existing methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of lung diseases and to develop new, innovative therapeutic approaches.

YOUR TASKS

Oversee the bioinformatic-based components of our scientific projects. Contribute significantly to writing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals. Perform independent research, including study design, data interpretation, and development of novel methods. Supervise students, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff and provide mentorship to group members. Assist the group’s bioinformatic technician and institute’s IT team in managing pipelines, software environments, and computing infrastructure. Help build and sustain an ambitious research environment.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in bioinformatics or microbiology with a strong bioinformatic component. Applicants in the final stages of obtaining their degree are welcome to apply. Track record of publications in high quality scientific journals. Expertise in genome and RNAseq analysis, including working with Illumina, Nanopore, PacBio, and single cell sequence data. Prior experience with fungal genomics and/or pangenome graphs, specifically, is highly desirable. Experience managing bioinformatic tools, scripts, and pipelines with Slurm, Linux, Bash, Python, R, Git, Conda, and Docker. Strong understanding of statistics in the context of large biological datasets. Strong project planning skills, including managing collaborations with multiple partners. Fluency in both English, both written and spoken.

OUR OFFER

Your new workplace is located at a top class research center close to Hamburg. Participation in a productive and active team. Personal atmosphere and support. Payment according to TVöD-VKA incl. all benefits usually offered in the public sector. Family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours. Childcare centre and workplace health promotion. The FZB is certified for the "berufundfamilie" audit and specifically promotes the compatibility of career and family. The underrepresented gender is given special consideration while maintaining the same professional and personal aptitude. Severely handicapped persons with otherwise equal aptitude are also given preferential consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr EURAXESS Ireland