Postdoctoral Researcher in Metabarcoding Data Curation and Bioinformatics

Leibniz Gemeinschaft

Posted: 1 November 2026 - Berlin, Germany

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Join the Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences as a Postdoctoral Researcher focusing on Metabarcoding Data Curation and Bioinformatics. This role involves expanding the Microbial Community Database and requires a completed PhD in bioinformatics or a related field, experience with 16S rRNA metabarcoding data, and programming skills in R and/or Python. The position offers a modern workplace, flexible working hours, and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.

Position details

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  • Reference: 18/2026/2
  • Role: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Biology
  • Research topic: Bioinformatics
  • Language: English
  • Start date: 1 February 2027
  • Application deadline: 22 November 2026