RESPONSIBILITIES

A one-year postdoctoral position is available in the Medical Bioinformatics group at the University of Rostock in northeastern Germany. In a project funded by the local state government (Exzellenzförderprogramm Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), machine learning will be applied to molecular data to profile the epitopes (immune system) of patients and healthy subjects, and to optimize peptide chips for the measurement of epitope data. We search for an enthusiastic researcher with an interest in applying in-silico analyses in an exciting field, with implications in cancer research and vaccination strategies.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should hold a doctorate in the life sciences or in computer science, physics, chemistry, mathematics or a related area. They should have previous experience in data analysis and programming.

PREFERENCES

A keen interest in science is more important than previous experience in the field, although experience with (high-throughput) biological data such as microarrays, with biological databases and with comparative / evolutionary analysis is considered a plus.

LOCALE

In the summer, Rostock and the Baltic Coast is the number one vacation area in Germany, with a very pleasant climate and a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email applications to Georg Fuellen (bioinfo-jobs[at]med.uni-rostock.de) (one PDF file, consisting of CV, statement of research interests and qualifications and contact information for 3-4 scientists who may write a letter of recommandation).

Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities will be preferred if they possess equal qualifications.

Unfortunately, due to strict state regulations, application expenses cannot be reimbursed.

Prof. Dr. Georg Fuellen
Director, Institute for Biostatistics & Informatics in Medicine & Ageing Research
University of Rostock, Medical Faculty
Ernst-Heydemann-Str. 8
18057 Rostock, Germany
Phone + 49 381 494-7360
Fax + 49 381 494-7203
http://www.ibima.med.uni-rostock.de

DEADLINE

Review of applications will start November 1 and continue until the position is filled.