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PhD position (f/d/m)

TWINCORE - Molecular Bacteriology
Computational prediction of gene function for microbiology through machine learning (PhD position)

Use of machine learning approaches to predict the function of accessory genes in microbial pangenomes, and its application to model species, with potential for follow-up experiments

Your tasks

  • Compile a database of existing bacterial chemical genomics datasets
  • Generate molecular features from nucleotide sequences from bacterial genomesTrain a machine learning model on molecular features to predict gene essentiality
  • Test the machine learning model through new chemical genomics libraries
  • Set up a web server to provide functional predictions to the bacterial communit

Your requirements

  • Masters degree in biological sciences OR computer science
  • Basic/intermediate knowledge of a scripting language (e.g. python or R)
  • Basic knowledge of machine learning concepts and algorithms
  • Interest in molecular biology and genomics
  • Interest in potentially learning molecular laboratory technique
We offer
A position initially limited to 3 years with a salary according to TV-Land.

We enable you a collegial initial training and diverse training and development opportunities as well as an extensive health program for employees. In addition, we offer reliable family support and there is a day care center for children with emergency childcare. Furthermore, you will find the usual social benefits of the public service.

The MHH is certified as family-friendly university and stands for the promotion of women in the professional life. Applications of women are particularly welcome. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration.