Data & AI Scientist Personalized Computational Genomics (all genders)

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   hybrid   |   Job ID: 6645 

We are seeking a highly talented and motivated researcher to join our Personalized Computational Genomics team to support the development of cutting-edge personalized cancer vaccines. With BioNTech you will become a global expert in the development of a completely novel personalized immunotherapy against cancer using personalized cancer vaccines. If you are a self-starter who likes working in a dynamic start-up environment, enthusiastic about translational science and thrilled to support the development of pioneering personalized medicine, don’t hesitate to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Your main responsibilities are: 

• Develop innovative bioinformatic methods for our personalized cancer vaccine platform using rigorous mathematical approaches
• Implement a “big data” database for clinical NGS data and investigate it using advanced AI, statistical, and other methods
• Create and analyze NGS datasets using state-of-the-art and in-house bioinformatic tools and pipelines
• Maintain and improve scalable AWS infrastructure, including compute and storage systems
• Automate data acquisition, pipeline application, and data analysis to generate a reliable and efficient process
• Develop expertise in cancer genomics, follow cutting edge developments in the field and support publishing our research in leading scientific journals

What you have to offer:

• PhD in physics with a strong background in statistics and a passion for data
• Strong programming skills
• Track record in AI and deep learning
• Experience in implementing databases would be advantageous
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS) including HPC systems and knowledge of Terraform (IaC) would be advantageous
• Knowledge in NGS would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent command of English

The ideal candidate should be curious and highly motivated to learn, have a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for their work, and be committed to delivering high-quality code.

Your Benefits:

It's our priority to support you:

• Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  
• Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
• Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
• Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
• Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 
• Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6781 9855 211 (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

Job ID 6645 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

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