Bioinformatician (m/f/d) - Friedrichstadt

Düsseldorf University Hospital (UKD) is the largest hospital in the state capital and one of the most important medical centers in North Rhine-Westphalia. With 9,300 employees, we are committed to treating over 45,000 inpatients and 270,000 outpatients every year. At UKD, we strive for international excellence in patient care, research, and teaching, along with innovative and safe diagnostics, therapy, and prevention. Patients benefit from the intensive interdisciplinary cooperation between our 60 clinics and institutes, with a particular strength in integrating clinical and research work for safe application of new methods. Tomorrow's medicine is being created at the UKD every day. We are looking for a new Bioinformatician (m/f/d) to join the Institute of Pathology from October 1, 2025, until August 31, 2027, within the framework of the Scientific Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG according to Section 2 Paragraph 2). This position is part of the ENDOFERT project on endometriosis funded by the BMBF, focusing on spatial transcriptomics. We utilize technologies such as COSMX (Nanostring), Xenium (10x Genomics), and CODEX assays, and also develop scripts using open-source tools (QuPath, ImageJ, etc.). The project analyzes the microenvironment of endometriosis, which will be compared with previous experiences in carcinogenesis. Integration with the Bioinformatics Core Unit and international network partners provides rapid access to this important topic. Our instrumental equipment offers excellent starting conditions, including a digital tissue microarray platform and the GPU expansion of the HPC infrastructure at our Düsseldorf site. We offer a collaborative work environment in a fresh and innovative team, a well-equipped laboratory and office space, opportunities for professional development through the Heine Research Academies (HeRA), mentorship programs, and support for research funding and travel expenses. Additionally, we provide a pleasant working atmosphere, daycare, staff accommodation, and inexpensive dining options. Remuneration is in accordance with the provisions of the TV-L in pay group 13, with the employment contract concluded with Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf. We are committed to increasing the proportion of women and welcoming applications from qualified women when assessing suitability, ability, and professional performance. Heinrich Heine University is dedicated to the principle of excellence through diversity and is a certified family-friendly university. Applications from suitable severely disabled and equivalent disabled individuals according to SGB IX are encouraged. The work area is generally suitable for part-time staff. By submitting application documents, you agree that they will become the property of the University Hospital Düsseldorf and will not be returned for cost reasons. We invite you to send your written application with the usual application documents within two weeks of this advertisement.