Head of Bioinformatics Facility

Head of Bioinformatics Facility

Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics

Freiburg, Germany

Your tasks

We are seeking an experienced and creative scientist with a strong background in bioinformatics, computational biology, or computer science, and with demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) - particularly in large language models (LLMs), deep learning, and multimodal data integration. The ideal candidate will be able to design and apply AI/ML approaches to high-dimensional datasets, including single-cell omics, chromatin profiling, and advanced imaging.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and lead their own independent research project and build a small research team by hiring PhD students and Postdocs. In parallel, they will oversee the development and implementation of computational strategies to support and enhance research activities across the institute.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the Bioinformatics Facility in collaboration with research groups at the institute.
• Implement AI-driven approaches, including the use of LLMs and generative models, to analyze and integrate genomic, transcriptomic, and imaging data.
• Develop and maintain pipelines and computational infrastructure for large-scale biological data analysis.
• Supervise and mentor a team of bioinformaticians and data scientists.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives in AI-based data analysis, training, and computational innovation.

Your qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in machine learning, LLMs, or deep learning architectures and their application to biological or biomedical data.
• Experience in managing computational resources and supporting diverse research teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across experimental and computational disciplines.