Postdoc Position in Cancer Biology: The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join the Junior Research Group “Genome Instability in Tumors.” This position focuses on the study of chromosome instability in cancer development using cutting-edge data analysis techniques in collaboration with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).
Postdoc Position in Computational Cancer Biology (ERC Funded)
Designation:
Postdoctoral Scientist (Bioinformatics / Computational Biology)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Computational Cancer Biology |
| Location | Heidelberg, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in relevant fields (bioinformatics, systems biology, statistics, physics, computer science) with interest in life sciences. Experience in scientific computing, R/Bioconductor and/or Python. |
| Job Description | Investigate chromosome instability, integrate data for biological discoveries, analyze single-cell multiome data, conduct spatial transcriptomics, study clonal evolution, and develop computational tools. |
| How to Apply | Submit your application with a cover letter, CV, publication list, and a brief description of research interests (max 1 page) as one PDF file via the online application tool and email to Wolfgang Huber (wolfgang.huber@embl.org). |
| Last Date to Apply | February 21, 2025 |
Research Area:
The project will explore chromosome instability in space and time, focusing on early cancer development using data collected from single-cell multiome and spatial profiling techniques in the brain and colon.
Job Description:
As a postdoctoral scientist, you will participate in research emphasizing:
- Integrative data analysis for biological insights.
- Large-scale analysis of single-cell multiome data.
- Spatial transcriptomics and clone fitness assessment.
- Copy-number changes and complex rearrangements.
- Advanced data visualization, model checking, and quality assurance.
- Development of scalable software for scientific computing.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should prepare their application, which includes:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Publication list
- A brief description of current research interests and expertise (maximum of one page)
This should be submitted as a single PDF file through the online application tool and additionally sent via email to Wolfgang Huber at wolfgang.huber@embl.org.
Last Date to Apply:
Please submit your applications by February 21, 2025.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and people with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Join DKFZ in contributing to groundbreaking cancer research!
