Core tasks of this position will include:

• Develop novel computational methods for the analysis and visualisation of host-pathogen datasets
• Write efficient, maintainable code for standalone and web-based applications
• Maintain and further develop existing software from the Otto group
• Build and optimise computational pipelines to support colleagues across BNITM
• Collaborate with other programmers within the institute
• Contribute to teaching and training activities within the Otto group 
• Supervise bachelor's, master's, and PhD students 
• Contribute to project development and independent research initiatives 
   

Your profile:

• PhD in computer science, bioinformatics, physics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g. Python, C/C++, R)
• Demonstrated experience in delivering successful software projects
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git, GitHub)
• Good documentation practices (e.g. Markdown, Sphinx, ReadTheDocs)
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently and flexibly
• Strong team spirit and communication skills

• Experience in full-stack web development (e.g. Flask, FastAPI)
• Experience in AI/ML methods
• Background in bioinformatics or computational biology
• Experience in teaching and supervision

What we offer:

• An interesting and challenging job in a creative, supportive and highly motivated team
• An attractive, interdisciplinary research environment with state-of-the-art facilities
• Opportunities to realise independent research projects
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours
• Childcare subsidy
• Subsidy for HVV-ProfiTicket as "Deutschlandticket" (Basic)
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further education and training

We support our employees in achieving a work-life balance and promote the professional equality of women, men and non-binary people. We strive to assist women in their scientific career, increase the number of women in research and reduce under-representation in all areas and positions in general. We explicitly welcome applications from people with disabilities.
 

As a member of the Diversity Charter, the largest diversity management network in Germany, we are also committed to making diversity an integral part of our institute culture. It is our goal to create a working environment that is free of prejudice.