The Core Facilities Proteomics and Lipidomics of the “Cluster of Excellence on Cellular
Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases” (CECAD) at the University of Cologne invites
applications for a position as
Bioinformatician (m/f)
in Full Time (39.83 hours per week). The position is immediately available. The initial contract is
limited to 1 year with the possibility of further extension. The salary will be according to group 13 TVL with appropriate prerequisite.
The mission of CECAD is to unravel common molecular mechanisms underlying life span regulation
and agingassociated diseases. CECAD cooperates closely with the Max Planck Institutes for
Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Research. The research at CECAD heavily relies on the
global quantitative profiling of the proteome and the lipidome in model organisms by mass
spectrometry.
The CECAD Core Facilities Proteomics and Lipidomics provide state‐of‐the‐art quantitative mass
spectrometric methods, including SILAC, label‐free, and chemical labeling proteomic techniques as
well as targeted and nontargeted lipid profiling by LC‐MS/MS and Shotgun Lipidomics. High‐
throughput analyses are performed on Q Exactive Plus, LTQ‐Orbitrap, QTRAP 6500 and TripleTOF
6600 mass spectrometers.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the processing and statistical analysis of proteomics
and lipidomics data generated by mass spectrometric technologies. You will work out novel data
analysis pipelines for the study of proteins and lipids and bioinformatic tools for the visualization of
“omic” datasets. Furthermore you will responsible for the development of databases and the
maintenance of the Facilities’ computer equipment.
The candidate must hold a diploma, master or doctorate degree (PhD) in bioinformatics or
equivalent and have an understanding for biological processes. Experience in the analysis of
proteomics/lipidomics data is advantageous. We are seeking a proactive and service‐oriented team
player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
The University of Cologne seeks to increase the percentage of female employees in areas where
they are underrepresented. Qualified women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. The
University is also committed to employ more individuals with disabilities, and disabled applicants are
preferred if qualification is equal.
If you have further questions regarding the Proteomics Facility, please contact Prof. Dr. Marcus
Krüger, email: marcus.krueger@uni‐koeln.de. For questions regarding the Lipidomics Facility,
please contact Dr. Susanne Brodesser, email: susanne.brodesser@uk‐koeln.de.
Interested applicants are requested to send their CV, a brief description of their research experience
and the contact information of two referees in a single pdf‐file by May 31, 2015 to office‐cecad@uni‐
koeln.de.
www.uni-koeln.de