At the University of Augsburg for the Augsburg Bioinformatics Core Facility (ABC) with a focus on single-cell data analysis and scientific support of biomedical research projects is seeking to fill, at the earliest possible date, a position for a

Research Associate (m/f/d) at postdoctoral level

The position will initially be filled as a civil servant on a fixed-term basis (Beamten-verh?ltnis auf Zeit) for a period of three years at full-time hours. The position is suitable for part-time employment. Subsequently, a transition to a probationary/permanent civil servant position (Beamtenverh?ltnis auf Probe/Lebenszeit) as a Research Associate is intended.

The successful candidate will act as a scientific contributor, collaborating closely with the ABC leadership and other senior scientists with strong international track records, as well as faculty members, clinical researchers, and computational scientists, with a particular emphasis on single-cell and multi-omics data integration in translational research projects.

The position is organizationally affiliated with the Modeling and Simulation of Biological Processes Lab at the University of Augsburg. The lab integrates quantitative systems modeling with advanced AI and machine learning approaches to identify novel therapeutic strategies for cancer and other diseases, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as single-cell sequencing and deep learning to decode complex disease mechanisms and improve patient outcomes.

Role within the?Core Facility

• The position combines scientific service with method development and collaborative research. The successful candidate will contribute to core facility operations by supporting and advising multiple projects, while also having dedicated time for the development of advanced single-cell and multi-omics analysis methods. Active intellectual contribution to study design, data interpretation, and publications is expected and encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Scientific and organizational contributions to the ABC core facility, with a primary focus on single-cell sequencing data analysis (e.g., scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, multimodal single-cell data), and the analysis of bulk NGS data from normal and tumor tissue samples.
• Proactive consultation and support of research projects at the University of Augsburg and partner institutions (UKA), especially in experimental design, data analysis strategies, and interpretation of both single-cell and bulk sequencing data.
• Development, adaptation, and application of bioinformatic workflows for single-cell, bulk transcriptomics, and related omics analyses.
• Contribution to data integration approaches, combining single-cell data with bulk omics, clinical, and phenotypic data.
• Documentation, reproducibility, and quality assurance of analysis pipelines used within the core facility.
• Contribute to teaching and training (workshops/tutorials) in line with institutional requirements.
• Support of scientific publications through high-quality data analysis and visualization.

Your Profile:

• A completed PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, data science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in single-cell sequencing data analysis.
• Solid programming skills, preferably in Python and/or R, and experience with established bioinformatics tools and frameworks.
• Proven experience with workflow management systems (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow) and controlled software environments (e.g., Docker, Singularity, Conda).
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and proactive outreach, particularly at the interface of medicine, biology, and computer science.
• Experience with HPC environments and large-scale data analysis.
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and in a service-oriented core facility environment.
• Very good command of?English; basic knowledge of German is also required.

We Offer:

• Opportunities for independent work and leadership.
• A scientifically engaging postdoctoral-level position within a well-established and collaborative bioinformatics core facility.
• Intellectual ownership and active involvement in high-impact single-cell and multi-omics research projects with clinical and translational relevance.
• Access to state-of-the-art single-cell technologies, high-performance computing infrastructure, and modern bioinformatics workflows.
• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams spanning biology, medicine, and computational sciences.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training, conference participation, and method development.
• Flexible and family-friendly working conditions within an international research environment.
• Employment and remuneration according to pay grade A13 under the applicable public-sector regulations. Initially limited to three years, with option to be made permanent.
• A secure, inclusive, and stimulating working environment within a public research institution.

Interested? Please submit your application (cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates) as a single PDF file by

30^th April 2026

to Prof. Dr. Andreas Raue at andreas.raue@uni-a.de.

Applicants with severe disabilities (m/f/d) will be given preferential consideration in the case of otherwise essentially equal suitability, qualifications, and professional performance.

The University of Augsburg promotes gender equality in employment. Women are expressly encouraged to apply.

The University of Augsburg is particularly committed to supporting the reconciliation of family life and professional employment.

The required qualifications must already be demonstrated in the application documents by submitting the appropriate certificates.