Stem cell biology
38.5 hours
for 36 months limited
from October 1st, 2025
Classification according to TV-L
Application deadline September 30th, 2025
University Hospital Erlangen
Department of Stem Cell Biology
Pooja Gupta
91054 Erlangen
Contact person for questions
Dr. Pooja Gupta
Group Leader 'Bioinformatics for Multiomics'
Phone: 09131 85-42840
Data Scientist (m/f/d) / Bioinformatician (m/f/d)
Published since: August 15th, 2025
Job no.: 11098
Contact person for questions
Dr. Pooja Gupta
Group Leader 'Bioinformatics for Multiomics'
Phone: +49 9131 85-42840
Address
University Hospital Erlangen
Department of Stem Cell Biology
Pooja Gupta
91054 Erlangen
Data Scientist (m/f/d) / Bioinformatician (m/f/d)
Published since: August 15 , 2025
Job no.: 11098
University Hospital Erlangen
Department of Stem Cell Biology
Pooja Gupta
91054 Erlangen
Contact person for questions
Dr. Pooja Gupta
Group Leader 'Bioinformatics for Multiomics'
Phone: +49 9131 85-42840
Sounds exciting?

This is us:
The University Hospital Erlangen stands for excellent patient care, innovative research and high-quality medical education. With over 9,800 qualified employees, the hospital is one of the largest employers in Middle Franconia and contributes significantly to medical progress through continuous development.
The university hospitals of Erlangen, Frankfurt, and Freiburg cooperate intensively within the Transregional Research Network TRR 417 "Cellular Communication in the Stroma of Colorectal Carcinoma: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Translation." The goal of the network is to thoroughly investigate the complex interactions in the tumor microenvironment of colorectal carcinoma and to develop innovative therapeutic approaches.
Through this cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, the participating university hospitals are creating the scientific basis for improved treatment options and a sustainable optimization of the care of patients with colorectal cancer. Join us in shaping the future of medicine and become part of our dedicated team.

The tasks
include research data management (RDM) in accordance with FAIR principles to ensure long-term data availability and reusability.
Bioinformatics analysis and integration of single-cell, bulk RNA-seq, metabolomics and other omics datasets within the framework of TRR417
Development and application of statistical methods for the evaluation of large-scale biological datasets
Visualization and interpretation of complex molecular biological results in close collaboration with experimental partners
Preparation and publication of scientific publications as well as presentation of results at internal and external specialist events
The know-how for this
Completed studies (Master's or PhD) in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science or a related field
Familiarity with the FAIR principles and their practical implementation
Experience with biomedical data and metadata standards (e.g. MIAME, MINSEQE, OME)
Practice in data versioning (e.g. Git) and workflow management (e.g. Snakemake, Nextflow)
Experience in the analysis of high-throughput data (e.g. RNA-seq, single-cell omics)
Confident use of Python and/or R as well as common Bioinformatics frameworks (e.g. Scanpy, Seurat, Bioconductor)
In-depth knowledge of statistics and machine learning, ideally with experience in graph neural networks (GNNs)
Strong teamwork skills, independent and structured working methods and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration

What we offer:
A crisis-proof job with all the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement, including supplementary pension provision from the Federal and State Pension Institute (VBL), with us as a system-relevant employer in the public sector
An interesting job in a motivated, open-minded team
Careful and qualified induction
A comprehensive health promotion program
Intended classification, depending on qualifications and personal requirements, in accordance with TV-L
This is a full-time position, but part-time employment is also possible

Working at the UKER
We are one of the best hospitals in Germany and one of the largest employers in Middle Franconia. Our more than 9,800 highly qualified employees in a wide variety of professions work towards this success every day. At University Hospital Erlangen, we know that all our employees are vital to ensuring that we continue to deliver cutting-edge medicine, outstanding research, and the highest standards of patient care.
If you're looking for a job with high social impact and want to shape and enable the world of cutting-edge medicine with us, then you've come to the right place!
What do you think? Are we a good fit for you, and are you a good fit for us at University Hospital Erlangen?
Working at the cutting edge of medicine
Meaningful and systemically relevant
Career prospects
Advantages of a collective agreement