Bioinformatician for Genomic Analysis | Bioinformatikerin / Bioinformatiker Genomanalyse (w/m/d)

Universitätsklinikum Tübingen Institut für Medizinische Gene tik und Angewandte Genomik

Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 15, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role at the Institute of Medical Genetics and Applied Genomics in Tübingen involves the sophisticated analysis of genomic data within the context of genetic and oncological diseases. As a key member of a specialized diagnostic team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the continuous development and optimization of the institute's internal analysis pipeline, 'megSAP', and the 'ngs-bits' toolbox. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical patient care and cutting-edge medical research within one of Germany's leading university hospitals. Day-to-day activities include processing sequence data, maintaining bioinformatics software, and developing web services and databases to support genomic diagnostics. This is an attractive opportunity for a technical expert looking to apply their programming and data analysis skills to meaningful medical outcomes in an internationally recognized research environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree (M.Sc.), Diploma, or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the analysis of sequence data for genetic or oncological diseases
  • Proven experience in software development using C++, Java, or Python
  • Practical experience with version control systems (Git) and Linux environments
  • Experience in web development and database management

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The position is full-time (100%) and limited to a 2-year fixed-term contract. Applicants must comply with current vaccination regulations. Priority is given to severely disabled candidates with equal qualifications.