Post diploma internship Data analysis (genomics, proteomics) of plant growth stimulating bacteria

SIB Swiss Institute Of Bioinformatics

Job Location:

Zürich - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

To reinforce our team in Wädenswil Switzerland we are seeking a

Post diploma internship Data analysis (genomics proteomics) of plant growth stimulating bacteria

Employer

Agroscope

Work Location

Zürich Switzerland

Employment fraction

100%

Type of contract

temporary

Agroscope is the Swiss centre of excellence for research in agriculture nutrition and the environment. We have an opening for a motivated Post diploma student to join AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Start date: July 1 2026 (or upon agreement)

We are looking for a dedicated individual who enjoys analyzing and integrating functional genomics data (primarily genome sequence and proteomics data and possibly RNA-seq and Tn-seq data) and who can help us understand the mechanisms that allow bacteria to both stimulate plant growth and in addition inhibit the growth of harmful plant pathogens. We offer a diverse and international environment a strong team spirit and practical innovative research. For further information please contact Dr. Christian Ahrens Team Leader Microbial Genomics & Bioinformatics (Molecular Ecology Group Agroscope) and Group Leader at the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics ( /christian-ahrens-group/).

Tasks

Analysing microbial proteomics data; integration with genome information
Genome assembly of bacteria using NGS data (Illumina PacBio Oxford Nanopore Technologies) and genome annotation
Help with the analysis of other OMICS data (RNA-Seq Tn-Seq)
Contribute to research projects (including publications) of the Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics Team
Maintenance & extension of data analysis pipelines (proteomics genome assembly)

Profile requirements

Recently (less than 10 months ago) finished Master degree (ETH or University FH)
Motivated scientist with a background/degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
Excellent programming skills (Python/R); experience in the analysis of functional genomics data is a plus
Strong team player with good communication skills
Knowledge of (ideally) two official Swiss languages and very good command of English

If you are interested in this challenging and highly interesting position please send your application including CV and letter of motivation to:

Required Experience:

Intern

To reinforce our team in Wädenswil Switzerland we are seeking aPost diploma internship Data analysis (genomics proteomics) of plant growth stimulating bacteriaEmployerAgroscopeWork LocationZürich SwitzerlandEmployment fraction100%Type of contracttemporaryAgroscope is the Swiss centre of excellence f...