Bioinformatician Job in Germany
Are you looking for a rewarding bioinformatician role in advanced cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center is currently offering an exciting job in Germany for scientists who are passionate about genomics, artificial intelligence, and precision medicine. This position at the DKTK partner site in Berlin presents an excellent job opportunity for Life Science graduates and researchers to work with cutting-edge sequencing technologies, large-scale genomic datasets, and innovative bioinformatics tools. As part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, a bioinformatician will play a key role in transforming complex biological data into meaningful insights that support improved cancer diagnostics and future therapeutic strategies.
About the German Cancer Research Center
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious biomedical research institutes dedicated to cancer research. Headquartered in Heidelberg, the center collaborates with universities, hospitals, and research institutes across Germany and internationally. Through the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), DKFZ connects leading institutions to accelerate translational cancer research and bring scientific discoveries into clinical applications. Scientists at DKFZ work with advanced technologies, global research networks, and interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Bioinformatician
- Reference Number: 2026-0036
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Institution: German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
- Partner Site: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- Position Type: Full-time
Bioinformatician Overview
The Bioinformatician position supports translational cancer research within the German Cancer Consortium coordinated by German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). The role is physically located at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Berlin while employment is administered by DKFZ in Heidelberg.
The position contributes to research on liquid biopsy technologies and molecular diagnostics for precision oncology. Work is conducted in collaboration with partners including the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) and the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC).
Research Focus
- Development of patient-centric molecular diagnostic tools using nucleic-acid–based technologies.
- Application of short-read and long-read sequencing technologies combined with AI-powered analytical tools.
- Investigation of genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic biomarkers for cancer detection and monitoring.
Current research projects focus on:
- Brain tumors
- Head and neck cancers
- Hematolymphoid malignancies
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and adapt bioinformatics methods for analysis of human genomic and epigenomic datasets.
- Design and implement analysis workflows for:
- Long-read whole-genome sequencing
- Targeted short-read sequencing (e.g., hybridization capture and MeDIP-seq).
- Maintain and expand in-house software tools and AI-based models for cancer classification.
- Analyze experimental data and present results to research teams and collaborators.
- Collaborate with internal researchers and international partners in multidisciplinary research projects.
Candidate Profile for Bioinformatician Role
- MS and Ph.D. in a relevant field such as:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
- Strong programming skills in R/Bioconductor and Python.
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and workflow management tools such as:
- Snakemake
- CWL
- Nextflow
- Practical experience in machine learning and artificial intelligence, including frameworks like PyTorch and MLops workflows.
- Strong analytical and biostatistical capabilities.
- Ability to quickly understand complex scientific concepts and work independently.
- Capability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English is required.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Letter of motivation.
- Degree certificates.
- Names and contact information of at least two professional references.
- Applications may be submitted in English or German.
Benefits and Working Conditions
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure and advanced technological platforms.
- Opportunities for international collaboration and scientific networking.
- 30 days of annual vacation.
- Flexible working hours.
- Salary according to TV-L public sector pay scale, including:
- Occupational pension plan
- Capital-forming benefits.
- Options for mobile work and part-time arrangements.
- Family-friendly work environment.
- Subsidized Germany Job Ticket for sustainable commuting.
- Professional development opportunities to support career growth and skill development.
- Comprehensive Corporate Health Management Program promoting employee well-being.
