Research / Data Scientist in Bioinformatics | Research / Data Scientist in Bioinformatics

Job Summary

This role at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) involves performing high-level bioinformatic analyses on transcriptomic, genomic, and epigenomic datasets to study soft-tissue sarcomas. Day-to-day, you will develop and harmonize standardized data analysis pipelines for mutation calling, single-cell RNA-seq, and CRISPR screens. You will work within a highly collaborative, international environment, integrating large-scale datasets and creating user-friendly applications for data exploration. Beyond technical execution, you will play a key role in mentoring PhD students and postdocs on bioinformatics workflows. This position is particularly attractive for those looking to apply cutting-edge computational methods to real-world cancer research with high potential for clinical translation. Located within the vibrant KiTZ ecosystem in Heidelberg, the role offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and flexible working conditions, making it an ideal environment for ambitious scientists dedicated to medical innovation.