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The Computational Infection Biology Department , led by Thomas Otto, is seeking a highly motivated

Scientific Programmer (m/f/d)
- full-time or part-time, EG 13 TV-AVH -

Our group develops and applies computational tools to investigate host-pathogen interactions and their evolution, aiming to identify novel intervention strategies. We specialise in creating algorithms for analysing and integrating multimodal datasets, including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics. Our track record includes tools such as REAPR, peaks2UTR, Companion, and paraCell.

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:

Essential

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
Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Desirable

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

Remuneration is paid in accordance with TV-AVH (collective agreement of the Hamburg Labour Law Association) in pay group EG 13. The position should start in October 2025 and is initially limited to 3 years.

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.

Please apply by 08.09.2025 preferably online with the required documents (cover letter, CV, university certificates and a recent research paper/article as well as contact details of 2 references) via our online form.

Alternatively, you may apply by postal mail, referring to "Scientific programmer - Otto" to: Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, HR Department, Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 74, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.

If you have any questions regarding the formal application process or the selection procedure, please contact Ms. Jeannette Meurer from the HR Department ( meurer@bnitm.de ).

For all other questions please contact Prof. Thomas Otto - thomas.otto@bnitm.de .

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Bernhard-Nocht-Institut fuer Tropenmedizin Jobportal

Gesundheit, Soziales

Hamburg, Deutschland

Scientific Programmer (m/f/d) – full-time or part-time, EG 13 TV-AVH –