Computomics - Company

Listening to Your Needs. Earning Your Trust.

In 2012, field-defining experts in machine learning, plant research and bioinformatics founded Computomics as a spin-off from Max Planck Institute for Biology and the University of Tübingen. The idea from the start: Utilizing cutting-edge bioinformatics tools to deliver highly accurate, customized service projects to companies across the globe.

Today, with the experience of more than 180 successfully completed projects for customers in 18 countries, Computomics helps navigate the complexities of all genomes. Our advanced machine learning methods enable rapid understanding of genomic data for agricultural, biotech, microbiome, and metabolomics researchers.

We provide our clients with thorough consultation on their sequencing projects, with in-depth analysis of their genomic data and with comprehensive reports.

What we offer is a full-service-partnership from the first experiment design to the integration of the results into your own system.

Trust is the key to any long-standing cooperation and partnership. Therefore we guarantee data security with data processing in our own data center located in Germany.

Why Work with Computomics?

High Quality Results

Each project is well documented to ensure reproducibility and accuracy.

Transparent Processes

There are no mysteries to our data analysis. We present our strategy before we start and report all methods and parameters used.

Multi-Platform Support

We work with our clients to develop the best sequencing strategy across multiple platforms, including Illumina, ONP, and PacBio.

Data Security Guaranteed

Our high performance computing servers located in a secure data center combined with encryption and two-factor authentication provide highly secure and private handling of your data.

Industry-Leading Expertise

Between our in-house bioinformatics experts and extensive collaboration network of consultants, we can tackle tough questions across all data analysis challenges.

Fast Turnaround

Tired of the wait list at your sequencing facility? We deliver great results quickly.

Our Team

Team
Advisors

Dr. Sebastian J. Schultheiss

Managing Director

Ruth Mayes

Director Global Business Strategy

Christian Dreischer

Scientific Project Manager

Ina Gerber

Business Administration Manager

Abul Khayer

Bioinformatics Scientist

Christian Kubica

Bioinformatics Analyst

Dr. Cathy Westhues

Machine Learning Scientist

Dr. Christoph Malisi

Software Development Manager

Dr. Jörg Hagmann

Product Manager Pantograph

Dr. Rupashree Dass

Machine Learning Scientist

Dr. Sonja Kersten

Bioinformatics Analyst

Eduardo Vela

Bioinformatics Software Developer

Friederike Lüdtke

Bioinformatics Analyst

Patrizia Ricca

Product Manager xSeedScore

Polina Riesling

Human Resources & Culture Manager

Sascha Patz

Bioinformatics Software Developer

Simone Betz

Marketing Manager

Susanne Breckenridge

Accountant

Uta Nickels

Digital Marketing Manager

Prof. Dr. Detlef Weigel

Max Planck Institute for Biology, Tuebingen, Germany

Prof. Dr. Daniel Huson

University of Tübingen, Germany and SCELSE, Singapore

Prof. Dr. Gunnar Rätsch

Professor, Zurich, Switzerland

Prof. Dr. Karsten Borgwardt

Professor, Basel, Switzerland

Networks

Careers

Are you interested in joining our team?

Please contact us: careers@computomics.com

Computomics keeps on growing – grow with us! We are constantly looking for smart people with a positive, forward-thinking attitude and experience in the fields of biology, genetics, bioinformatics, machine learning, marketing and sales.

What we offer you is the opportunity not only to become part of a diverse, international team located around the world (subsidiary in the USA) but to work in an entrepreneurial, open, and intellectually challenging culture. We focus on quality and professionalism and aim to have amicable relationships with our clients, our partners and among ourselves.

We prefer ownership over hierarchy, foster the combination of innovation and focus and encourage initiative and teamwork as well as a respectful, candid and open communication.

Benefit from:

Flexible work hours
Full-time as well as part time position
Mobile working
Attractive office and headquarter
Flat hierarchy
Retirement arrangements
Healthy products free of charge (fruit and drinks)
Get-together company events

Sales Professional EMEA (d/f/m)

Computomics is looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record of success in gaining and retaining customers with specific expertise in high-value strategic technical sales. You’re a team player who is proactive in supporting colleagues but can also work autonomously in accessing and organizing customer interactions.

Your key responsibilities are:

Work with sales director to develop specific annual growth plans in designated accounts.
Maintain an effective time and territory management plan.
Present business and technical information.
Identify customer needs and trends.
Follow up enquires and leads.
Maintain customer information utilizing approved information tools and technologies. (CRM)
Timely updates to opportunity funnel and weekly forecast updates.
Healthy funnel management through continual prospecting efforts and the ability to increase business in key accounts throughout different divisions.
Executing account mapping and strategy to identify key players within each account.
Identifying and qualifying specific projects and opportunities within designated accounts.
Networking within designated accounts to fully understand their needs.
Closing business opportunities and engaging internal team and resources as required.
Developing proposals to provide solutions to customer’s needs.
Monitoring sales growth and new opportunities within designated accounts.

Download the complete job description for Sales Professional EMEA (d/f/m) here

We offer:

Flexible work hours
Full-time positions with unlimited contract
Working in an innovative, dynamic and international company based in Tübingen, Germany
Healthy working environment with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and water free of charge as well as access to sports activities
Continuous training, education and in-house knowledge transfer

If you are passionate and interested in a highly interesting challenge, please send your application to careers@computomics.com

Software Developer (d/f/m)

Computomics is looking for a software developer.

Your Tasks

Development of scientific software for machine learning-based workflows
Focus on reliability, speed, and user-friendliness
Writing automated tests and CI pipelines
Development of data analysis and visualization apps supporting our customers in plant breeding

Your Qualifications

University degree in software development, software engineering, bioinformatics, or a similar discipline
Experience with Python programming
Experience with Python libraries (pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, or similar)
Experience with Javascript/Typescript/Vue.js
Experience with containerized workflows with Docker
Experience with Object-Oriented Programming
Software development in a team using version control (i.e. git), CI/CD testing and issue tracking
Experience with Linux shell (bash, zsh, fish, screen etc.) commands and scripting
Experience with R programming is advantageous
Knowledge of statistics, Machine Learning
Knowledge of workflow languages, e.g. nextflow, is advantageous
Knowledge of data visualization is advantageous
Knowledge of genetics and/or plant breeding are advantageous
Fluent in English
Strong problem solving skills
Proactive team player
Capable of working autonomously

Download the complete job description Software Developer (d/f/m) here

We offer:

Full-time position with unlimited contract
Working from the office in Tübingen (partial mobile work possible)
Flexible work hours
Ergonomic office furniture and equipment
Continuous training, education and in-house knowledge transfer
Working in an innovative, dynamic and international company
Healthy working environment with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and water free of charge

If you are passionate and looking for a highly interesting challenge, please send your application to careers@computomics.com

Breeding Machine Learning Analyst (d/f/m) for Plant Performance Prediction

The Computomics Team is looking for a breeding machine learning analyst to work with us on projects related to genomic prediction of agricultural traits in plants and other exciting topics.

Your key responsibilities

Development of scientific software for machine learning-based workflows
Research on new machine learning-based methods for plant performance prediction
Execution of plant performance prediction projects as part of commercial breeding programs
Creation and presentation of project reports including meaningful visualizations of results
Close communication with customers including presentation of project results
Assessment of breeding programs with regards to performance prediction
Creation of automated workflows for results processing

Your qualifications and skills

Advanced degree in machine learning, computer science, bioinformatics or similar qualification with a minimum of 2 years experience
Experience with Python programming, ideally in a collaborative environment
Experience in the development and application of machine learning methods
Experience with a Linux shell and shell scripting
Experience with statistics and data visualization
Experience with R scripting and Rstudio
Knowledge of bioinformatics is advantageous
Knowledge in plant breeding techniques
Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication
Strong problem solving skills and a proactive team player
Capable of working autonomously

Download the complete job description here

We offer:

Full-time position with unlimited contract (part-time work possible)
Working from the office in Tübingen (mobile work is possible for some of the time)
Flexible work hours
Ergonomic office furniture and equipment
Continuous training, education and in-house knowledge transfer
Working in an innovative, dynamic and international company
Healthy working environment with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and water free of charge

If you are passionate and looking for a highly interesting challenge, please send your application to careers@computomics.com

Breeding Informatics Analyst (d/f/m) for Plant Performance Prediction

Computomics is looking for a breeding informatics analyst with a focus on but not limited to projects related to genomic prediction of agricultural traits in plants.

Your key responsibilities

Execution of plant performance prediction projects as part of commercial breeding programs
Creation and presentation of project reports including meaningful visualizations of results
Close communication with customers including presentation of project results
Assessment of breeding programs with regards to performance prediction
Creation of automated workflows
Participation in analysis improvements

Your qualifications and skills

University degree in agricultural sciences, plant breeding or similar qualification with a minimum of 2 years working experience
Experience with statistics and data visualization
Experience with Python programming
Experience with R scripting and Rstudio
Experience with the Linux shell and bash scripting
Knowledge of bioinformatics and machine learning are advantageous
Experience in plant breeding techniques
Fluent in English
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong problem solving skills
Proactive team player
Capable of working autonomously

Download the complete job description here

We offer:

Full-time position with unlimited contract (part-time work possible)
Working from the office in Tübingen (partial mobile work possible)
Flexible work hours
Ergonomic office furniture and equipment
Continuous training, education and in-house knowledge transfer
Working in an innovative, dynamic and international company
Healthy working environment with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and water free of charge

If you are passionate and looking for a highly interesting challenge, please send your application to careers@computomics.com

If you are passionate and interested in a highly interesting challenge, please send your application to careers@computomics.com