Head of Bioinformatics Facility (m / f / div)

MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOBIOLOGY AND EPIGENETICS

FREIBURG

Fundamental research in two key areas

of modern biology

Working time

fulltime

Limitation

unlimited

Pay scale

max. E14

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A

Head of Bioinformatics Facility (m / f / div)

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg invites applicants for the position of Head of Bioinformatics.

The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is unlimited.

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 :

WE OFFER :

Located in a region that connects Germany, France and Switzerland, our institute offers an international research environment with outstanding infrastructure facilities and a positive working atmosphere that places a high value on work-life balance.

Max Planck Institute for

Immunobiology and Epigenetics

HR Department

Stübeweg 51

79108 Freiburg

For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Nicola Iovino

iovino@ie-freiburg.mpg.de

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

Have we sparked your interest? Please apply with your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, contact information for references) via our

online applicantion

portal at www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg, Germany is an interdisciplinary research institution that conducts basic research in two key areas of modern biology : Immunobiology and Epigenetics. Central questions address the molecular basis of cell type identities, as they are regulated during immune cell differentiation, metabolic response and epigenetic chromatin adaptation.

We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.

Max Planck Institute for

Immunobiology and Epigenetics

HR Department

Stübeweg 51

79108 Freiburg

For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Nicola Iovino

iovino@ie-freiburg.mpg.de