The Faculty of Technology has the following job opening: 
Research Position (predoc or postdoc) in the field of Cheminformatics / Informatics for the Natural Sciences
ID: Wiss24785
- starting: as soon as possible
- Vollzeit
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The new Algorithmic Cheminformatics working group at the Faculty of Engineering focuses on the innovative modeling and analysis of complex systems in chemistry and the life sciences. The focus is on specific applications such as microbial communities, polyketide synthesis, mass spectrometry, and the design and analysis of metabolic networks. The aim is to better understand and optimize these systems using formal methods, efficient algorithms and computer-aided approaches to better understand and optimize these systems. In the process, we cooperate closely with scientists from experimental working groups in order to link data and computer-aided models and gain practical insights. The working group develops new tools and approaches to investigate such issues and applying them in an interdisciplinary manner. It is strongly networked internationally and is actively involved in several third-party-funded projects, playing both leading and supporting roles.
Your Tasks
- realization of research projects in the algorithmic cheminformatics research group (75 %)
- teaching in computer science and/or computer science and supervision of qualification theses (20 %)
- collaboration in the administrative area of the unit and in self-administration (5 %)
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (3 years) (§ 2 (1) of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- Vollzeit
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
Your Profile
We expect
- successfully completed relevant scientific university degree (e. g. Master's degree) / for postdoc positions additionally completed doctorate in computer science or applied mathematics with a focus on natural sciences (e. g. chemistry, biochemistry, biology, bioengineering)
- experience in modeling (bio)chemical systems
- excellent written and spoken English skills
- flexibility and willingness to travel for international research activities
- independent, self-reliant and committed way of working
- cooperative and team-oriented way of working
- strong communication skills/ highcommunication skills
Preferred experience and skills
- experience in the fields of systems chemistry, systems biology, metabolic engineering, microbial communities, mass spectrometry, theoretical chemistry, quantum chemistry, automation in chemistry, graph transformation systems, algorithmics, algorithm engineering, or machine learning with applications in (bio)chemistry
- programming skills and the ability to formal thinking
- strong interest in interdisciplinary work
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 20.03.2025
Contact
Prof. Dr. Daniel Merkle
+49 521 106-5296
daniel.merkle@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Technische Fakultät
Prof. Dr. Daniel Merkle
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Daniel Merkle
+49 521 106-5296
daniel.merkle@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Technische Fakultät
Prof. Dr. Daniel Merkle
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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