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Institution Faculty of Medicine - Biomedical Center (BMC) Remuneration group TV-L Full-time / Part-time Full-time (100%) Start date As soon as possible (a two-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension).

About us:

Our research lies at the intersection of data science, computational biology, and neuroepigenetics. We develop novel computational methods for the integration and analysis of multi-omics data to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying brain cell function, brain aging, and neurodegenerative diseases.
We are committed to fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and innovative research environment that brings together computational scientists, neuroscientists, and clinicians.

The position
We offer a two-year postdoctoral position with the possibility of extension. The scientific focus of the position is the development and application of computational methods for the analysis and integration of next-generation sequencing and single-cell multi-omics data in the context of neuroepigenetics.
The successful candidate will contribute to all stages of the research process, from project design and data analysis to workflow and software development, scientific interpretation, 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.

We are looking for you:

Bioinformatics / Research Software Engineer with IT Infrastructure Responsibilities (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically independent Postdoctoral Researcher to join the newly established Neuroepigenetics and Data Science group at the Biomedical Center of LMU Munich.

• Development and maintenance of bioinformatics workflows for the analysis of next-generation sequencing data
• Development of computational methods for the integration and modeling of multi-omics data
• Advanced exploratory data analysis of large-scale genomic and epigenomic datasets
• IT support of scientific and non-scientific users
• Planning and optimization of computational infrastructure (e.g. servers, storage, backup systems, and high-performance computing resources)
• Design and execution of independent research projects at the interface of data science, computational biology 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-based computational environments and experience with high-performance computing systems
• Experience with workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake)
• Familiarity with NGS data formats (e.g., FASTQ, BAM, VCF) and bioinformatics tools
• Demonstrated experience in exploratory data analysis and the interpretation of complex biological datasets
• Excellent programming skills in Python and/or R
• Experience in system administration
• High degree of self-motivation, communication skills and competence
• Strong written and spoken English skills, good working German knowledge is desirable

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with single-cell sequencing data, including scRNA-seq and/or scATAC-seq
• Experience with bulk epigenomic data, including WGBS, RRBS, ChIP-seqand/or CUT&Tag

Benefits:

• A stimulating and collaborative research environment within a newly established research group
• An open research environment
• The opportunity to develop an independent scientific profile at the interface of computational biology, neuroepigenetics, and data science
• An interdisciplinary research environment at the Biomedical Center, with groups from LMU Munich, the Technical University of Munich, and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
• Opportunities for collaboration with researchers in the SyNergy Excellence Cluster for Systems Neurology
• Opportunities for collaborations with neuroscientists and clinicians at LMU Munich, University Hospital Würzburg, and University Hospital Leipzig
• Access to state-of-the-art computational infrastructure
• Flexible working hours
• A salary according to the German public service pay scale (TV-L)
• Opportunities for professional development and participation in the Postdoc Initiative at the Biomedical Center, including career development programs and a postdoctoral network
• The position is offered with the possibility of part-time employment (50%) to accommodate individual needs
• Many opportunities to help shape our BMC initiatives (e.g. BMC Green Lab, Public Outreach and BMC working group diversity and inclusion).
• Good public transportation connections.
• Compatibility of family and science (e.g. parent room and kindergarten on campus, school holiday and emergency child care).
• Numerous LMU employee benefits, e.g. discounted fitness and cultural offers, job public transport ticket, Jobbike as well as several canteens and excellent cafés on campus.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The promotion of diversity is an important strategic goal at BMC. This is reflected in the , which actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities.

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

Contact:

Please submit your complete application exclusively via our , including the following documents individually as pdf files:

• Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation (please use registration mask).
• Brief description of your general research interests and the research projects you have conducted. Describe the scientific rationale underlying your research and highlight your specific contributions to the results. Please also include a brief statement outlining your career goals. (200-300 words).
• What aspects of our research are of particular interest to you, and why have you chosen to apply for this project? (150-200 words)
• Transcripts of the PhD and Master’s degree
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Contact information for two references

The application call closes on September 15 2026.

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