As a member of the Helmholtz Association, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, conducts top-level research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to fight infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new effective substances and vaccines.

The human gut microbiome contains thousands of microbial species and trillions of microbial cells. Advances in shotgun metagenomics have enabled us to identify these microbes and explore their roles in human health. However, these advances also produce large, complex datasets that require strong computational and bioinformatics skills.

We are seeking a highly motivated student research assistant (HiWi) with a background in bioinformatics to help us turn complex metagenomic data into new biomedical insights.

• Run established in-house bioinformatics pipelines for large metagenomic datasets.
• Contribute to data curation, including clinical metadata, metagenomic, and metatranscriptomic information.
• Assist in data analysis, statistical evaluation, and visualization.
• Support code and pipeline documentation.
• Contribute to code and pipeline management and optimization.

• Student in Bioinformatics or related life science degree with a focus on computational methods.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, R, or Bash (and comfortable with the other two).
• Familiarity with Unix systems.
• A basic understanding of HPC (High-Performance Computing) environments is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of biostatistics, ecology, evolution, and molecular biology is advantageous.
• Strong motivation to develop new computational skills and deepen biomedical knowledge.
• Independent and structured way of working
• Careful work is one of the basic requirements for this responsible task
• Organizational talent and good communication skills

• An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment
• A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
• First insights into everyday working life
• Flexible working hours and home office
• A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
• Remote working possible

Hiring date: As soon as possible
Remuneration/time: 13,58 - 14,59 euros (depending on progress of studies)
Working hours: 35 hours/month by arrangement

Please direct any queries directly to Prof. Dr. Till Strowig, tel. 4700 or by e-mail to till.strowig@helmholtz-hzi.de.

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Please send your complete application with the reference MIKI Hilfskraft in one (1) PDF document by e-mail to till.strowig@helmholtz-hzi.de.

We look forward to receiving your application!