Research associate Jobs in Titz

Your Job :

• Analyzing RNAseq data with respect to the identification and functional annotation of genes involved in, for example, cell wall degradation, carbon flux etc.
• Screening metagenomic and genomic data using deep learning methods in order to identify degrading enzymes from different data resources
• Using Hidden Markov Models and similar tools as well as machine learning for the identification of novel and better enzyme variants from a large proteome compendium
• Generating structural models of enzymes and using machine learning methods to predict their enzymatic function and characterize their molecular recognition properties
• Using machine learning methods and simulation techniques to understand environmental effects on the enzymes and improving their stability and activity
• Publishing the scientific results in international journals and traveling to national and international conferences
• Co)-supervising PhD students

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Our Offer :

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with :

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2,5 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer :

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

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