Role Description The Staff Bioinformatician / Data Engineer for this CP4 BioBlock Consortium project is a full-time (100%), on-site position based in DRFZ Berlin (with co-supervisors at the TU Berlin's Bioprocess Engineering department and KIWI Biolabs). This role offers an initial 2-year contract on the TVöD E13 salary scale, with the possibility of extension or transitioning into a PhD track if desired.Unlike a purely academic research role, this position is heavily focused on IT engineering, software development, and data infrastructure. The primary responsibilities involve expanding a graph database to integrate fresh clinical patient data for upcoming publications and industry collaborations. Additionally, you will design and build a simulation GUI to help wet-lab staff scientists model their datasets (such as RNA-seq, proteomics, and flow cytometry) to optimize sequencing resources and minimize waste. The role also requires establishing robust data governance protocols and implementing blockchain integration strategies to ensure secure, FAIR-compliant medical data exchange across the consortium.

Note: Given the highly interdisciplinary nature of this role, we do not expect any single candidate to be an expert in every area listed. We evaluate applications holistically based on your unique blend of skills. If you possess a strong technical foundation in several of these areas and have a demonstrated readiness to learn the rest, we highly encourage you to apply.