Postdoc Bioinformatics - Microbiology, Molecular Biology; m​/f​/d

Position

Postdoc Bioinformatics - Microbiology, Molecular Biology (m/f/d)

Employer:

Leibniz Institute DSMZ – German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH, Braunschweig.

Salary level: TV-L 13. Full‑time.

Appointment:
Initially 3 years, subject to extension based on positive interim evaluation.

• Integrate genome and transcriptome sequence analyses with metabolomics to investigate natural product syntheses in bacteria.
• Discover novel antimicrobial compounds and control their production.
• Perform genome‑wide analyses of genetic regulatory circuits and large‑scale comparative genomics.
• Utilize state‑of‑the‑art high‑throughput sequencers and bioinformatics server infrastructure.

• Doctoral degree in bioinformatics, data science, genetics, or related field.
• Good command of English, spoken and written.
• Familiarity with genome or transcriptome data and Linux shell‑based bioinformatics tools.
• Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) essential.
• Experience with metabolome analyses and natural product biosyntheses is a plus.

Leibniz Institute DSMZ offers a lively, international research environment with well‑equipped laboratories and computational facilities. Women are encouraged to apply; disabled applicants with matching qualifications are preferred. The DSMZ is an equal‑opportunity employer and supports balanced work‑life career development.