Data is the new resource of the 21st century and data availability seems endless. Would you like to establish part of the data relationship lifecycle for plant science? Then the division of Bioinformatics IBG-4 at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences at Research Centre Juelich is the right place for you. The division of Bioinformatics (IBG-4) works on and develops methods and algorithms to achieve a fundamental understanding, especially of high-dimensional data and processes in the bio-economy. The IBG-4 focuses on knowledge management and data integration, classical bioinformatics and machine learning, in particular for the prediction of phenotypes on biological questions concerning transcriptional reprogramming of plants during abiotic stress response, identification of metabolic pathways for secondary metabolites and understanding plant cell wall biosynthesis.

The IBG-4 is part of the EU-funded project BreedingValue that focuses on the design of innovative breeding strategies for strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in Europe. The different characteristics of the varieties, such as taste, smell, appearance and stability of the fruits, as well as the robustness of the plants against environmental stress and their adaptation to sustainable cultivation systems, will be studied in detail and catalogued for this purpose. Task of the IBG-4 is the collection, adaptation and integration of the obtained data, also from metabolite analyses from this and previous projects.

We are looking to recruit a

Research associate from the field of data management / data science

Your Job:

• You will be responsible for data-collection, -integration and -harmonization in the BreedingValue project in close interaction with international partners
  
• You will contribute to the development of metadata standards and ontologies
  
• You will work on the development of efficient standardization with regard to data quality control and compatibility of data and workflows
  
• You will present the scientific results at project meetings and international conferences and publish them in high-ranking scientific journals

Your Profile:

• Degree (with or without PhD) in data science, plant science and/or agriculture sciences or similar with relevant and proven experience in the field, preferably with a PhD
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
  
• Proven experience with data management and with the analysis and integration of high throughput data such as next generation sequencing, metabolite profiling and phenomics data in the field of plant or natural sciences
  
• Knowledge and experience with biological and plant science ontologies as well as with standards from the plant community such as MIAPPE are an advantage
  
• Experience in javascript, SQL, R and/or Python/Perl is a plus
  
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• Interdisciplinary data science and applied bioinformatics in a highly productive research project
  
• Further information on the project can be obtained via the following link: https://breedingvalue.eu/
  
• Extensive further training offer
  
• A wide range of offers for combining work and family
  
• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2,5 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade 13 TVöD-Bund.

Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.
We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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