Research Associate (Bioinformatics/Biostatistics) | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in Ausschreibungs-ID: fb20-0212-wmz-2025

Job Summary

This role involves providing scientific services and conducting high-level biostatistical and bioinformatic analyses within the BMBF research group 'PerMed COPD', focusing on personalized medicine for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The associate will analyze complex molecular genetic data, including carrying out Genome-Wide and Methylome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS/MWAS) on large patient cohorts. Key responsibilities also include analyzing transcriptomic expression data generated via Bulk or Single-Cell Sequencing (e.g., 10x Genomics) and developing novel methods for disease risk prediction and patient stratification using integrated genetics and multi-omics datasets. Candidates must have a scientific or quantitative university degree, strong programming skills in R and/or Python, and proficiency with Unix/Linux clusters. This position offers a broad scientific spectrum in complex genetics and significant opportunities for collaboration and professional development within a cutting-edge research project.