PhD Position in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology: The Institute for Computational Biomedicine at Heidelberg University invites applications for a PhD student in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, focusing on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) research. This project aims to decode leukemic dormancy and plasticity using advanced computational techniques and multi-omics data analysis.
PhD Student Position in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
Designation
PhD Student in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
Research Area
- Cancer Systems Biology
- Multi-Omics Data Integration
- Single-Cell Analysis
Location
Heidelberg University, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, or a related field
- Strong programming skills in R and/or Python
- Experience with single-cell or multi-omics data analysis
- Interest in cancer biology, particularly leukemia and therapy resistance mechanisms
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
- Prior experience with network modeling or machine learning is a plus
Description
- Analyze bulk and single-cell multi-omics data generated from in vivo AML models
- Curate and integrate public datasets (e.g., scRNA-seq) to derive prior knowledge on AML dormancy
- Develop and apply integrative data analysis pipelines (e.g., MOFA, Scriabin, LIANA+, COSMOS) for mining and interpreting multi-omic datasets
- Perform ligand-receptor and network-based modeling of cell-cell interactions
- Communicate findings through presentations, publications, and consortium meetings
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online by uploading the necessary documents. For further information, please contact Dr. Junyan Lu via email at junyan.lu@uni-heidelberg.de.
Last Date for Apply
August 20, 2025
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job-ID | V000014523 |
| Job Category | Science and Teaching |
| Working Hours | Part-time (65%) |
| Limitation | Temporary (3 years) |
| Contract | TV-L |
