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 – Liberty, 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 Institute of Computer Sciences at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science seeks to fill the position of a

• Research in bioinformatics and development of a neural network-driven, user-friendly platform that predicts and iteratively optimises antiviral sRNAs from sequence and minimal experimental input
• Participation in the Collaborative Research Centre VirusREvolution and close collaboration with the tandem project partner
• Engage in regular discussions with other group and project members
• Collaborate with BSc and MSc students working in associated projects
• Publish papers and present your work at national and international scientific meetings

• A highly motivated candidate with a Master of Science or equivalent degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related discipline
• Solid programming ability and experience with machine learning or deep learning are required
• Knowledge in bioinformatics methods, virus genomics, or other high-throughput biological data analysis is desirable
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team
• Excellent skills in English are required, both written and spoken

• Embedding in a cross-disciplinary, young research group and a large, ambitious research consortium
• Affiliation to an Integrated Research Training Group, offering close support and a comprehensive education program for hard skills and transferable skills, supported by the Jena Graduate Academy
• A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families
• University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities
• Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at to salary scale E13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31
  
  

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 31. July 2026 using our online form.