Master’s Thesis in Bioinformatics with a Focus on Metagenomics

Reference Number

11014<\/h3>

Soil samples from landslides in New Zealand were analysed, and microbial enrichment cultures were established. In this project, metagenomic data from these enrichment cultures will be processed and analysed using bioinformatic tools. The aim is to generate MAGs (Metagenome Assembled Genomes) and to comprehensively characterise them, including detailed taxonomic classification and analysis of the functional potential of predicted genes.<\/p> \n

Your responsibilities:<\/h3>\n

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• Working with Next-Generation-Sequening (NGS) Data<\/li>\n
• Processing and analysis of metagenomic data<\/li>\n
• Working independently with different bioinformatic tools<\/li>\n
• Visualisation of the results<\/li>\n
• Validation of scientific questions for the processed data set<\/li>\n<\/ul>

  Your qualifications:<\/h3>\n

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  • A running master's study in bioinformatics or a related field<\/li>\n
  • Interest in working with NGS data<\/li>\n
  • Interest in the application of bioinformatic tools in the field of metagenomics and working with complex microbial communities<\/li>\n
  • Motivation to work on complex data<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    What we offer:<\/h3>\n

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    • Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment<\/li>\n
    • State-of-the-art equipment<\/li>\n
    • Flexible working hours and conditions<\/li>\n
    • Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>Start date:<\/strong> As soon as possible
      Working hours:<\/strong> to be agreed
      Place of work:<\/strong> Potsdam \n\n

      Have we piqued your interest?<\/h3>\nIf so, we look forward to receiving your application by 1st March 2026<\/strong>.\nRequired documents: <\/strong>CV, letter of motivation, certificates\/grades, and certificate of matriculation\n\nPlease use our online application form only.\n \n\n

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      \u201cDiversity in perspectives\u201d is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.<\/p>\n\n

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