Bioinformatics Engineer / Systems Administrator

Quick Facts

• Role: Bioinformatics Engineer / Systems Administrator
• Focus: Linux systems, bioinformatics pipelines, and data infrastructure for molecular diagnostics
• Work: Full-time or part-time (30.8–38.5 hours/week)
• Contract: Fixed-term (13 months)

Description

You will administer and extend a modern Linux server environment for processing large sequencing datasets, and develop/maintain bioinformatics analysis and evaluation pipelines. The role also includes programming interfaces to enable efficient database import and export, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to shape the digital infrastructure for molecular diagnostics. Depending on your interests, you can contribute to scientific projects, publications, and innovative research questions.

Responsibilities

• Administer, operate, and expand a modern Linux server landscape for large sequencing dataset processing
• Develop and support bioinformatics analysis and evaluation pipelines
• Program database import/export interfaces
• Co-design the digital infrastructure for molecular diagnostics with an interdisciplinary team
• Contribute to scientific projects, publications, and research initiatives based on interest

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or another STEM field, or equivalent training as an IT specialist with relevant experience
• Practical experience administering Linux servers and handling software and data management
• Knowledge of Docker, Conda, Samba, and/or virtual machines
• Experience with Shell scripting and at least one programming language (preferably Python)
• German proficiency at least C1 level; English skills are a plus
• Structured working approach, initiative, and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Valid proof of measles immunity

Benefits

• Tariff-based compensation according to TV UK E13
• Company pension scheme
• 30 days of vacation (5-day week)
• Subsidies for Deutschlandticket and JobRad
• Family-friendly offers
• Health, prevention, and sports programs
• Individual further training and professional development
• Flexible work within core time and flextime rules