Ravindra Garde - Computational Biologist, Infection Research

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Braunschweig, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2023 - Jun 2025

2 years 1 month

Braunschweig, Germany

Postdoctoral Researcher

Helmholtz Institute for Infection Research

Developed an agent based model to elucidate the dose-uptake discrepancy of antibiotics in bacteria
Fostered collaboration with microbiologists to develop a data driven framework for antibiotic dosing

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

10 months

Leipzig, Germany

Staff Scientist

Institute for Drug Discovery, University of Leipzig

Pursued DFG Walter Benjamin fellowship, showcasing initiative and dedication to professional growth while contributing to high-impact research initiatives
Developed a pipeline for metadynamics MD simulation using collective variables to describe the opening of an anion channel
Docked a potential therapeutic to the study protein
Mastered vHTS and enhanced sampling MD simulations with PLUMED within 3 months, optimizing workflows for protein informatics projects
Participated in collaborative side projects to model structure of TLR4 bound to a protein using AlphaFold2 multimer
Contributed to RosettaCon by sharing insights on computational frameworks, strengthening professional networks and promoting innovative solutions in structural biology

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

9 months

Jena, Germany

Staff Scientist

Matthias Schleiden Institute of Genetics, Friedrich-Schiller University

Transcriptome analysis of Sorghum bicolor infected by two formae speciales of Sporisorium reilianum
Facilitated the completion of a long stagnant project successfully
Helped a PhD student in the analysis of maize transcriptome data

Mar 2017 - Nov 2020

3 years 9 months

Jena, Germany

PhD Candidate

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich-Schiller University

Successfully applied a minimal model to describe biofilm growth oscillations, and made further developments to the model
Forged collaboration within the research group and contributed to a comprehensive review article modelling host-pathogen interactions
Critical project, data, and performance assessment resulting in the publication in international peer reviewed open access scientific journals
Communicating science through oral and poster presentations at conferences
Managed and supervised practical course in metabolic and regulatory networks to master students every summer semester between 2018-2020
Supervised applicants of the IMPRS PhD recruitment in the years 2017 and 2018

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Biotechnology, Education, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical.

Biotechnology

Education

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development.

Research and Development

Skills

Highly Skilled Computational Biologist With Advanced Competencies In Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Ngs Data Analysis, Systems Biology And Virtual High Throughput Screening
Solid Experience And Passion In Structure Based Modeling Of Macromolecules
Passionate About Clinical Applications Of Computational Methods
Experienced In Goal-Oriented Project Development Within A Team Or Independently
Flexible And Adaptable Professional Thriving In A Multicultural Environment
Enthusiastic In Communicating Science To Multifaceted Audiences (E.G. Customers & Scientists) Verbally And In Writing
Md Simulations: Metadynamics, Targeted Md, All Atom Md, Qm/Mm
Molecular Modelling: Alphafold, Rosetta, Amber, Gromacs, Plumed, Discovery Studios, Pymol, Schroedinger Suite
Programming: Perl, Python, R, Bash
Ngs: Transcriptome Analysis, Tuxedo, Galaxy
Other Tools: Confluence, Git, Jupyter Notebooks, Conda, Copasi, Celldesigner, Stella, Msoffice
Wetlab: Spectrophotometry, Basic Microbiology And Molecular Biology Techniques, Basic Protein Handling

Languages

Hindi

Native

Marathi

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2017 - Nov 2020

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena

PhD · Jena, Germany

Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

Bioinformatics Centre, University of Pune

Master of Science, Bioinformatics · Bioinformatics · Pune, India

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

Abasaheb Garware College, University of Pune

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology · Biotechnology · Pune, India

Certifications & licenses

Data Scientist Bootcamp

University of Sorbonne

Bioinformatics National Certification (BINC)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Biotechnology 7 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 3 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Postdoctoral Researcher, Staff Scientist, PhD Candidate

Main industries Biotechnology, Education, Healthcare

Main business areas Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Ravindra is based in Braunschweig, Germany.

Ravindra speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), Marathi (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

Ravindra has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Ravindra has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Ravindra may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Ravindra would be well-suited for roles such as: Postdoctoral Researcher, Staff Scientist, PhD Candidate.

Ravindra's most recent position is Postdoctoral Researcher at Helmholtz Institute for Infection Research.

In recent years, Ravindra has worked for Helmholtz Institute for Infection Research, Institute for Drug Discovery and University of Leipzig.

Ravindra is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Education, and Healthcare. Ravindra also has some experience in Pharmaceutical.

Ravindra is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development.

Ravindra has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical.

Ravindra has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development.

Ravindra holds a Doctorate from Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena, a Master in Bioinformatics from Bioinformatics Centre, University of Pune and a Bachelor in Biotechnology from Abasaheb Garware College, University of Pune.

Ravindra has 2 certificates. These include: Data Scientist Bootcamp and Bioinformatics National Certification (BINC).

Ravindra is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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