Bioinformatician (f/m/d) – cancer single cell and spatial genomics

Job title:

Bioinformatician (f/m/d) – cancer single cell and spatial genomics

Company

St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung

Job description

Location: ViennaResearch group: Sabine Taschner-Mandl GroupWorking hours: FulltimeAre you looking to put your computational skills to the test?Are you fascinated by cancer biology and using multi-omics data to devise new treatment avenues?Then this project is for you!We are looking for a Bioinformatician (f/m/d) for the analysis of single cell transcriptomics and multi-modal tissue imaging with a focus on spatial genomics and proteomics tissue data. In this role, you will work in a leading center for pediatric oncology. The Taschner-Mandl Lab tackles unresolved questions of pathogenesis of cancer in children using experimental and computational approaches (e.g. Fetahu IS, Nat Comms, 2023). You will have the unique opportunity to focus on developing advanced computational tools and methods for analyzing multi-modal tissue imaging and spatial tissue omics data at single-cell resolution, ultimately contributing to a better understanding of cancer development and metastasis and the creation of innovative therapies to combat neuroblastoma, a severe pediatric cancer.Ihre AufgabenYour tasksYou will…

• Analyze multi-modal single cell data, including spatial omics and high-plex images to identify clinically relevant biological signals.
• Develop and apply novel machine learning and deep learning methods, particularly in genomics and computer vision.
• Contribute to a prestigious research program with a clear and impactful mission.
• Collaborate within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research team and receive joint supervision from computational and biological experts.
• Author manuscripts, present research findings at scientific conferences, and participate in advanced courses.
• Apply for PhD fellowships and acquire skills in obtaining research funding.
• Supervise and support junior team members, promoting a collaborative research environment.

Ihr ProfilWhat you bring for this position:

• MSc degree (obtained or in final stages) in bioinformatics or related fields
• Background in molecular and cancer biology
• Experience in genomics, bioimage and/or spatial tissue analysis
• Solid understanding of statistics and mathematical principles
• Experience in machine learning and deep learning, ideally computer vision
• Skills in maintaining and creating code repositories (e.g., GitHub)
• Programming languages such as R and Python
• Proficiency in deep learning libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Well-organized and self-motivated team player with proactive “getting things done” mentality

Wir bietenOur offerDoes this sound interesting? This is our offer to you:

• A challenging role in a meaningful, inspiring, and international environment
• An outstanding working atmosphere in young and dynamic team funded by a highly prestigious EXCELLENCE program
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Flexible working hours, discounted lunch and other great benefits
• Great location

, a capital of biomedical research in Europe with excellent quality of life * A fair and attractive salary package starting at € 3.393,55 gross (14x per year) on full-time basis

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:16:53 GMT

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