About the opportunity
The Medical Bioinformatics group at Ruhr University Bochum investigates multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) and their integration, utilizing precision medicine, biomarker identification, and machine learning. Part of the group belongs to the Core Unit Bioinformatics of the Faculty of Medicine (CUBiMed.RUB), supporting life science researchers with consulting, data analysis, custom software, and reproducible Nextflow workflows. The team is looking for a part-time graduate research assistant holding a Bachelor’s degree to assist in developing tools and workflows, analyzing omics data, and testing bioinformatics applications using high-performance computing infrastructure.
Salary and benefits
- Hourly wage of 17.60 EUR governed by the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG)
- Part-time employment of 8 hours per week
- Options for flexible working, including mobile working and teleworking
- Access to powerful High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure
- Collaboration in a committed and collegial bioinformatics team at a major research university
Who can apply?
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree (WHB status)
- Programming skills in Python, R, Rust, or C/C++, OR basic knowledge of statistical analyses pertaining to omics data
- Possess curiosity, reliability, computer affinity, and an independent working style
Required documents
- Brief cover letter
- CV
- Current transcript of records (if applicable)
When to apply
- Application deadline: October 26, 2026
- Position start date: At the earliest possible date
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including a brief cover letter, CV, and transcript of records
- Submit your application via the online application portal
- Reference the job number ANR 6157 during submission
Additional information
- The position is fixed-term for 1 year under § 6 of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG).
- The workplace is located on the Ruhr University Bochum campus with options for partial remote work.
- Travel and accommodation costs for job interviews cannot be reimbursed.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for life science or computer science graduates with a Bachelor's degree looking to gain hands-on bioinformatics and omics data experience.
- Well-suited for individuals seeking flexible part-time academic work alongside further studies.
- Provides direct exposure to research computing and reproducible Nextflow workflows.
What should you think carefully about?
- Fixed-term contract limited to one year with an 8-hour per week time commitment.
- Requires physical presence on the Bochum campus for a portion of the work, alongside remote options.
- Compensation is fixed at standard research assistant rates (17.60 EUR per hour).
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates to bridge academic coursework with practical bioinformatics research, develop marketable programming and data analysis skills, and build a professional network within a leading German research university.
Our take
Bachelor's graduates with basic programming or bioinformatics skills looking for a flexible, part-time research support role should seriously consider applying before the October 2026 deadline.
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