Master’s Student (f/m/d)

Tätigkeitsprofil:

The Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Cologne, was founded in 2008 with the aim to understand fundamental mechanisms of healthy ageing in various model systems. The institute is part of a network of research institutions in the Cologne-Bonn area dedicated to research on ageing and age-related disease, constituting a vibrant and collaborative environment. At the moment, we host employees from 40 different nations worldwide.
The Department for Molecular Genetics of Ageing is studying the regulatory mechanisms governing the aging process. We are interested in convergent mechanisms of ageing that are conserved between different signaling pathways and species. We combine genetic and chemical perturbations with systems biology approaches (-omics, imaging).

We are looking for a Master’s Student (f/m/d) for a computational thesis project.

The successful applicant will work on one of the following projects:

• Analysis of splicing in the context of aging using available long- and short-read RNA-sequencing data
  or
• Using a foundation model to develop a perturbation prediction model for aging

➢ Foundation models will be developed using different species, perturbations may be chemical or genetic

The specific scope of the project will be developed together with the student based on personal interests and skills.

Anforderungsprofil:

Your qualifications:

• Enrolled at a German University (Computational Biology, Computer Science or related studies)
• Experience in Python with PyTorch (or equivalent) programming
• Experience in sequencing data analysis
• Basic knowledge in machine learning
• Experience with linux server (HPC) desired
• Basic knowledge in biology desired

Our offer:

• Payment for the duration of the master’s thesis – 1000,- per month
• A good working atmosphere in a motivated and friendly team, extensive training
• Flexible working hours and a good work-life balance
• Family-friendly work environment, parent-child room
• Fitness room
• Very good public transport connections

The Max Planck Society endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity, and therefore seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of employees with severe disabilities in its workforce. Applications from persons with severe disabilities are expressly desired.

Are you interested?

Then please upload your complete application, containing a one-page letter with a personal statement describing your scientific accomplishments and your interests in our laboratory, your CV, as well as contact information for 2 references in electronic form (quoting job code: 03-2025) via our online application platform:
https://recruitingapp-2695.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/ 490/Application/New/1
The deadline for applications is July 13th, 2025.
For further information about the Institute see www.age.mpg.de