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Institution Faculty of Medicine - Biomedical Center, Biochemistry Remuneration group TV-L Full-time / Part-time Part-time or Full-time Start date As soon as possible Application deadline 2026-01-31

About us:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to develop new algorithms for multi-omics data integration. At the intersection of data science and neuroepigenetics, we are aiming to unravel the complex mechanisms underlying brain cell function and neurodegenerative diseases. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.

We are looking for you:

Bioinformatics/Research Software Engineer – IT System Administrator (m/f/x)

in München

Your tasks and responsibilities:

We are offering a two-year postdoctoral / system administrator position (with possibility of extension). The scientific part is focused on the bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and single-cell multi-omics data in the context of neuroepigenetics. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to all aspects of research, from project design to workflow development and publication. The position also includes daily maintenance and user support as well as long-term planning of our IT infrastructure (servers, storage, backup solutions, high performance computing) for a research institute generating and analysing large amounts of imaging and sequencing data.

Responsibilities:

• Development and maintenance of bioinformatics workflows for NGS data analysis
• Exploratory data analysis of large-scale genomic datasets
• IT support of scientific and non-scientific users
• Design and execution of independent research projects at the interface of data science and neuroepigenetics
• Contribution to scientific publications and presentations

Your qualifications:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Linux and high-performance computing (HPC) systems
• Experience with workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake)
• Familiarity with NGS data formats (e.g., FASTQ, BAM, VCF) and bioinformatics tools
• Demonstrated ability to perform exploratory data analysis and interpret complex datasets
• Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, R)
• Experience in system administration
• High degree of self-motivation, communication skills and competence
• Strong written and spoken English skills, good working German knowledge

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with single-cell RNA seq and/or single-cell ATAC seq data analysis
• Experience with bulk epigenomic data (e.g. WGBS, RRBS, ChIP-seq, CUT&Tag)

Benefits:

• A stimulating and collaborative research environment within a newly established group
• An open research environment
• Working place at an interdisciplinary institute, which hosts groups from the LMU Munich, the TU Munich, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Disease (DZNE). Many of these groups are also part of the SyNergy Excellence Cluster for Systems Neurology
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for collaborations with neuroscientists and clinicians at the LMU, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, and Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
• Access to state-of-the-art computational infrastructure
• Competitive salary according to German public service guidelines )
• The position is offered with the possibility of part-time employment (50%) to accommodate individual needs.
• Postdoc Initiative at the BMC with career development program and postdoc network
• The LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application including:

• Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation
• Transcripts of the PhD and Master’s degree
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Contact information for two references

Please send your application materials by January 31, 2026 as a single PDF file to .

In case of any questions, please contact: .

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