Academic staff member (Bioinformatician, Postdoctoral Researcher)

at  Johannes GutenbergUniversitt Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBER (BIOINFORMATICIAN, POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER)

full-time (100 %)
The Postdoctoral position is integrated within the DFG-funded Graduate School 4R: R-loop Regulation in Robustness and Resilience (GRK2859) at the University of Mainz. The 4R research focuses on the mechanisms through which RNA:DNA hybrids (R-loops) regulation exerts its influence on biological systems in terms of gene regulation and genome stability. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher, who will develop computational tools and pipelines to analyze, interpret, and integrate genome-wide R-loop distribution data and work in close collaboration with 4R doctoral researchers. You will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Brian Luke.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Experience with analyzing Genome-wide data related to DNA damage, or RNA biology research is a plus
• Experience working in highly international teams is a plus

• Analysis of genome-wide R-loop distribution and chromatin modifiers datasets derived from diverse biological systems in collaboration with 4R members
• Independent research in this field and interpretation of scientific data
• Preparation of publication-quality figures for the manuscript
• Presentation of data and research results on international conference