BACKGROUND

The Technical University of Munich is one of the top academic institutions in Europe with 37,000 students and 500 Professors across 13 academic faculties. The Bavarian Center for Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry (BayBioMS) is the latest science and technology platform of TUM providing state-of-the-art proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics tools for application in biology, medicine, plant and food research within TUM and research partners outside the university.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be a key member of an interdisciplinary team focused on the development and application of proteomic, metabolomic and bioinformatic approaches to answer scientific questions from all branches of the life sciences. He/she will be responsible for all activities in bioinformatics within BayBioMS including IT hardware and respective software. He/she will manage and participate in collaborative projects with scientists on and off campus, train and supervise technical staff and participate in educational activities.

REQUIREMENTS

PhD in a related discipline and additional experience in genomics, proteomics or metabolomics research and a strong publication record. Extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in all aspects of omics data processing and integration as well as programming are essential. Additional important requirements include a sound understanding of biology.

PREFERENCES

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly skilled and broadly interested individual with the potential to become leader in the field. Intellectual flexibility and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment on multiple scientific and infrastructure projects focused on innovative ideas are essential. Communication skills and experiences in presenting concepts and data are also important assets.

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with qualification and work experience (TV-L).

HOW TO APPLY

For further information feel free to contact Dr. Christina Ludwig or Dr. Karin Kleigrewe (Tel.: +49 8161 71 6130). Applicants should email their CV summarizing qualifications and experiences including names and addresses of two referees to application.baybioms[at]tum.de.

DEADLINE

Open until filled

POLICY

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university's research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.