Your responsibilities:

• Communicate with customers on administrative and technical level
• Conduct statistical consultation for Helmholtz scientists and industry partners
• Evaluate and apply novel statistical methods in the context of applied research
• Write statistical reports on experimental planning
• Design and teach courses on statistics, software development and good scientific practice aimed at applied researchers
• Contribute to the development of new consulting services
• Manage consultancy and teaching projects

Your qualification:

• Studies (with Master or PhD degree) of mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology or related subjects. Applicants expecting to finish their studies within the next 6 months are welcomed.
• Very good knowledge in statistics and, preferably, bioinformatics; esp. in hypothesis testing, power analysis, experimental design, regression, statistical software, functional data analysis, ideally, analysis of NGS/ RNA data
• Proficient skills in one or more of the major statistical environments as R and/or Python
• Experience working with life scientists would be advantageous
• Ideally, experience writing statistical reports
• Very good language skills in English and ideally in German
• Experience teaching statistics and statistical software would be a plus
• Open-minded, creative team player
• Excellent organization and communication skills

What we offer:
A challenging and versatile field of work providing you with the freedom to follow your instinct and be creative. With the help of extensive and goal-orientated professional development measures and career-building programmes we encourage you to grow as a person. To ensure a good work/life balance we assist you with flexible working hours, in-house health management, a nursery, and an “Elder Care” concept as well as other consultation and support options.
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and research institutes it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.
Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund).
The position is (initially) limited to two years, but under certain
circumstances an extension can be arranged. The positon can be filled part-time and full-time.
To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Curious? If you have further questions, simply contact Prof. Dr. Christiane Fuchs (christiane.fuchs@helmholtz-muenchen.de) who will be happy to be of assistance.
We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application. Please attach the following documents to your application: curriculum vitae, references and certificates, two letters of recommendation and a letter of motivation detailing your fit.
Link to online advertisement and application portal:
https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/6614e8d023e761906504c318abaacffd8917b9030?ref=homepage
Find more about us:
https://www.helmholtz-munich.de/en/core-facility-overview/statistical-consulting
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• Communicate with customers on administrative and technical level
• Conduct statistical consultation for Helmholtz scientists and industry partners
• Evaluate and apply novel statistical methods in the context of applied research
• Write statistical reports on experimental planning
• Design and teach courses on statistics, software development and good scientific practice aimed at applied researchers
• Contribute to the development of new consulting services
• Manage consultancy and teaching project