Bioinformatician in P4Health – Center of Excellence in Precise Phenotyping and Biodatabanking

About the Position

We are currently seeking a Bioinformatician to support the development and day-to-day activities of the P4Health’s Platform of Functional Validation in Disease Models, led by Dr Agnieszka Krzyżosiak.

In this role, you will drive the computational analysis of multi-omics and other biological datasets to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying brain disorders. Working closely with experimental researchers, you will generate integrative insights into disease biology to identify candidate pathways and therapeutic targets and contribute to advancing our understanding of the cellular processes underlying brain diseases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, adopting and applying emerging bioinformatics and AI-based tools, technologies and best practices to maintain cutting-edge analytical capabilities
• Generating computational insights into disease biology and pathological mechanisms, supporting hypotheses generation and experimental research
• Reporting to the group leader
• Contributing to publications and presentations, highlighting the scientific impact of bioinformatics efforts
• Maintaining high-quality laboratory records
• Communicating and collaborating within the team
• Contributing ideas to address project-related questions
• Actively contributing to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment

Requirements

• PhD or MSc in neuroscience, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, biostatistics or informatics
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the bioinformatics field and using computational approaches in biomedical research
• Experience in the statistical and functional analyses of biological multi-omics data
• Programming skills in a scientific programming language
• Understanding and genuine interest in AI and GenAI concepts
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and capability of interacting within a group
• Commitment, creativity and motivation to take on challenges
• Very good work organization skills
• Comfort working in an international research environment

We Offer

• Part-time employment contract (0,3 to 0,5 FTE)
• Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid work, depending on the nature of the tasks and project requirements
• Integration into the newly founded P4Health Center of Excellence, with strong institutional support
• Active mentorship
• Participation in international conferences and workshops
• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced scientific team, with structured support for scientific and career development
• Possibility to contribute to high-quality scientific publications and to engage in activities supporting the commercialization of research outcomes
• Co-financing of private medical care
• Co-financing of a sports and wellness card
• Option to enroll in group life insurance
• Co-financing through the Social Benefits Fund (including holiday and Christmas benefits)
• Work in a modern, green science campus environment
• Free on-site parking

About the Company

Łukasiewicz – PORT Polski Ośrodek Rozwoju Technologii is a leading Polish research center dedicated to technological development. The P4Health Center of Excellence is an interdisciplinary initiative established under the Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence programme, focused on advancing P4 medicine through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, human tissue analysis, disease modelling, systems biology, and advanced data analytics. Its mission is to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of complex diseases, with a particular focus on brain diseases and cancer.