Bioinformatician (f/m/d) Microbes and Plants

As Austria's largest research and technology organization for applied research, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitalisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria's leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society.

Our Center for Health & Bioresources is looking for new Ingenious Partner for our location in Tulln (in immediate vicinity to Vienna). In the Center for Health & Bioresources we aim to solve challenges associated with demographic change, resource scarcity and environmental pollution and to develop innovative solutions, that enable early disease detection and support healthy and active aging.

In our Competence Unit Bioresources  we aim to make advancements in sustainable crop production and pest control and develop microbe-based solutions for the food systems and bioeconomy. Hereby, numerous and diverse projects address the functioning of soils, plants, microbiomes and their interactions.

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:

• Higher degree (preferably PhD) in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or similar
• Knowledge in bioinformatic analysis tools, Linux, Bash scripting and at least one of the following languages: Python, R
• Familiarity with plant transcriptomics, statistics, and microbial community analyses
• Experience with machine learning approaches, including the ability to apply relevant statistical models and predictive analytics to biological datasets, is highly advantageous.
• Hands-on experience in developing reproducible analytical workflows is required; experience with workflow management systems such as Snakemake or Nextflow is strongly preferred.
• Analytical thinking and scientific documentation
• Very good communication skills in English

What to expect: 

The minimum gross annual salary according to the collective agreement is EUR 61.334,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities.

At AIT, we create an inclusive and family-friendly working environment that promotes equal opportunities and actively strengthens diversity across our workforce and in leadership positions. Among other initiatives, we are committed to increasing the proportion of women in our company and therefore particularly welcome applications from female applicants.

Please submit your complete application documents online, consisting of your CV, a cover letter, relevant certificates and documents, as well as a proof of identity.