Vacancy ID: 007/2026

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light – Life – Libert y, which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

The Microbiome Dynamics Group at the Institute of Microbiology seeks to fill the position of a

Post-doctoral Researcher

Position in Microbiome Systems Biology

commencing on 1st of April, 2026.

We offer a full-time position (100%, 40 hours per week), limited to 2 years.

The research group Microbiome Dynamics (MBD) is seeking an excellent and enthusiastic Post-doc for high-risk-high reward research in the fields of metagenomics and big data integration. MBD is an active participant in several national and international collaborative efforts to the interplay between the host, symbiotic communities, and pathogenic species. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution toward a healthier society. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Your responsibilities:

The Post-doc project is framed on the new collaborative research project “SynThera” (http://www.synthera.eu/), and the specific objective is to integrate shotgun metagenomics data with genome-scale metabolic modeling, using machine learning methods for proposing novel strategies to increase colonization potential of engineered probiotics strains in the human gut.

You will also:

Contribute to several national and international research projects focused on the role of the microbiome in globally significant diseases
Contribute to sharing your knowledge through publications, conference presentations, and outreach activities

Your profile:

A strong interest in conducting collaborative research on the topic outlined above is paramount
Candidates are expected to be interested in working at the boundaries of several research domains
PhD degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
Knowledge and experience in the analysis of metagenomics and/or biological high-throughput data
Knowledge of statistical and machine learning methods in the context of biological systems
Experience with programming (e.g., Python, Perl, C++, R)
Well-developed collaborative skills

Are you hesitating because you don't meet one or some of our requirements? Please do not hesitate to apply and give us a chance to get to know you.

We offer:

This is a full-time position (100 %, 40 hours per week) offered as a fixed-term position for 2 years.

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by 12.02.2026 using our online form.

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