Student Assistant (HiWi) (f/m/d)

  • Universitätsklinikum Aachen AöR
  • Aachen
  • Studentische Hilfskraft
  • Bewerbungsfrist: 30.11.2026

The Institute for Computational Genomics has a vacancy for a

Student Assistant (f/m/d)

The Institute for Computational Genomics performs research on computational methods for the analysis of gene expression, cell - cell interaction, epigenetic and regulatory mechanisms and their role in dynamical processes such as cell differentiation, aging, and the onset of diseases. 

We are looking for a motivated student assistant to support the implementation of a research project. This involves the use of graph algorithms to analyze cell-cell interaction networks. Subsequent employment in the working group, e.g., in the context of a master dissertation, is possible.

Start date: as soon as possible

Duration: 12 months

Workload: 9 hrs/week

Your tasks

  • Improve the implementation and tutorials of our Python tool NicheSphere
  • Make this implementation compatible with the Scverse guidelines 

Your profile

  • Best practices in software development
  • Python programming

Requirements

  • A valid certificate of study in Computer Science/Bioinformatics
  • For international students: valid residence certificate, work permit, registration certificate

The classification is based on the guidelines for students and research assistants. 

This job advertisement is addressed to all genders.

Employment below the weekly working hours stated above is generally possible.

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-57071 is 30.11.2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mayra Ruiz, Tel.: 0241 80 89922, E-Mail: mruiztejadas@ukaachen.de.