Postdoctoral Position in Functional Genomics: The ‘Gene Editing Group’ at the Institute of Biochemistry II, Gustav Embden Center of Biochemistry, Department of Medicine, Goethe University, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate. The position focuses on functional genomics in cancer biology, with an emphasis on computational approaches to gene function analysis. The role is initially available for two years and offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge CRISPR-based gene perturbation technologies in an academic research setting.
Postdoctoral Position in Functional Genomics and Cancer Biology – Goethe University, Germany
Designation:
Research Associate (PostDoc)
Research Area:
Functional Genomics in Cancer Biology, Gene Editing, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology
Location:
Institute of Biochemistry II, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD (or near completion) in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Informatics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related field
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, or similar
- Strong interest in academic research and computational biology
- Analytical thinking and team-oriented personality with good communication skills
- Prior experience with NGS data, biological network analysis, and machine learning is advantageous but not mandatory
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
Job Description:
The successful candidate will join a dynamic research group applying advanced CRISPR-based gene-editing technologies to study genome stability and tumorigenesis. The work involves developing innovative computational tools to identify functional relationships between genes, leveraging large-scale genetic perturbation data. The candidate will collaborate with experts in data science, bioinformatics, and gene perturbation and contribute to groundbreaking research in cancer biology.
How to Apply:
Submit your application, including your CV and university certificates, in a single PDF file via email to Manuel Kaulich at kaulich(at)em.uni-frankfurt.de. Applications can also be sent to the following address:
Manuel Kaulich
Institute of Biochemistry II, Department of Medicine
University Hospital of Goethe University
House 75, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7
60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Last Date for Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position is open until filled.
Note: Travel and application costs cannot be reimbursed. Please do not send original documents, as they will not be returned.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply. Candidates with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
