NCT and DKFZ have laid the groundwork to address new challenges in personalized oncology through the MASTER program. This prospective registry trial employs very comprehensive molecular profiling and integrated data analysis (WGS/WES, RNA sequencing, genome-wide DNA methylation profiling; whenever possible, mass spectrometry-based (phosphor)proteomics, ex vivo drug sensitivity profiling, and spatial resolution of the immune environment). Based on the MASTER workflow, we provide clinically relevant management recommendations in a multicenter molecular tumor board (MTB) and follow up on clinical management of patients. The resulting multidimensional clinical and molecular dataset has kick-started very successful interdisciplinary research projects (e.g., Heining et al. Cancer Discov 2018, Gröschel et al. Nat Commun 2019, Horak et al. Cancer Discov 2021, Möhrmann et al. Nat Commun 2022, Jahn et al. Ann Oncol 2022).
Your Tasks
The Department of Translational Medical Oncology investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms for cancer development, proliferation, and evolution. To strengthen our expertise in bioinformatics and machine learning, we are offering a position for a highly motivated scientist with significant experience in bioinformatics, ideally in the field of cancer research. You will be given the opportunity to develop your own research profile and standing in precision oncology and are expected to support the department’s research projects as well as write your own grant applications. The position is integrated in a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, and bioinformaticians and offers access to the MASTER dataset. As a successfull applicant, you will drive your own research, analyze NGS and other high-throughput data from patient cohorts and work on the development of improved NGS data analysis algorithms and design novel applications, e.g., for the integration of different data types.
Your Profile
* Significant expertise in bioinformatics or/and life sciences, with an excellent background in NGS analysis and relevant experience in the field, ideally with a PhD
* Background knowledge in cancer genomics
* Proficiency in Bash scripting and R and experience with cloud computing (required)
* Proficiency in Python and Git (preferred)
* Ability to perform bioinformatic and statistical analyses of multi-tier molecular profiling data, including NGS and single-cell NGS, and drive the development and implementation of new technologies
* High level of self-motivation and the ability to develop and pursue research projects independently as well as in collaboration
* Excellent written and spoken English skills and strong communication skills
Applications should include a CV, cover letter, certificates, expected availability date, a complete list of publications and 2-3 references.
We Offer
Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours
Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
Family-friendly working environment
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
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