Dein neuer Job als Bioinformatician/Computational Biologist (f/m/d) bei Bayer in Wuppertal wartet auf dich

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Bioinformatician/Computational Biologist (f/m/d)

We are looking for a highly motivated Bioinformatician/Computational Biologist (f/m/d) with strong background in
analyzing next generation sequencing (NGS) data. In this Job you will work on a project to identify RNA translational
control mechanisms for target discovery and early drug discovery in an international and interdisciplinary team
comprised of Crop Science and Pharma R&D experts.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You support the design and analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) experiments to characterize
  selected plant and relevant mammalian samples
• You develop pipelines for de novo annotation of coding and non-coding RNA in humans and plants
• The discussion of experimental designs and development of computational pipelines for analyzing
  ribosome profiling data from human and plant samples are part of your task field
• You collaborate closely with wet-lab scientists and data-scientists to ensure high-quality analysis of
  generated data
• You independently carry out project tasks based on agreed-upon priorities and deadlines
• Moreover, you stay up to date with literature in relevant fields and present scientific information to
  internal partners, academic conferences, and through publishing
• You are a mentor (f/m/d) for fellow postdocs, scientists, and lab technicians in bioinformatics topics
• Furthermore, you ensure high safety standards and compliance with company regulations, laws, and
  directives, including risk assessment and evaluation of all processes

WHO YOU ARE

• PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or natural sciences with proven expertise in developing
  computational tools and algorithms for data analysis
• Mandatory experience in analyzing RNA-seq or ribosome profiling data in humans and/or plants
• Experience with managing and interpreting large datasets
• Demonstrated expertise in building analysis pipelines using Python, R, or related tools
• Ability to manage time effectively to deliver analysis output from multiple projects within agreed-upon time frames
• Willingness to work closely with partners from other disciplines (chemists, biologists, etc.) as part of a
  team, with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, complete your profile, German language skills are a plus

The position is funded through the Life Science Collaboration program and is based in Frankfurt or Wuppertal
and offers the opportunity for hybrid work. In addition this is a fixed-term contract for 2 years.

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Wuppertal or Frankfurt a.M.

Division: Pharmaceuticals

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