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Data & AI Scientist Personalized Computational Genomics (all genders)

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   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) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

 

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

 

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your Recruiter.

 

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