Postdoctoral Position in Functional Genomics: The Laboratory for Biological Engineering at ETH Zurich in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to develop and apply computational methods for innovative experimental functional genomics datasets.
Postdoctoral Position in Development and Application of Computational Methods for Functional Genomics
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate (100%)
| Research Area | Location |
|---|---|
| Computational Methods for Functional Genomics | Basel, Switzerland |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, or a related field.
- Strong Python and R skills; solid software-engineering practices.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing deep sequencing and single-cell data.
- Strong grounding in statistics and experimental-design principles.
- Experience in bioinformatics workflow design (Snakemake/Nextflow) and HPC/cloud computing.
Preferred experience:
- CRISPR screen analysis, metagenomics, machine learning for genomics, and multi-omics integration.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Develop analysis methods and advise on experimental design.
- Build, maintain, and document reproducible analysis pipelines (Python/R; Snakemake/Nextflow).
- Develop and apply methods for demultiplexing, normalization/QC, effect-size estimation, biological inference, and predictive modeling.
- Contribute to biological manuscripts and present results within the lab and at conferences.
- Mentor students and engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF:
- Cover letter outlining scientific interests and reasons for interest in the group.
- CV
- Diplomas and course transcripts
- Contact details of three referees
Applications must be submitted through the online application portal. Applications by email or postal services will not be considered.
Last Date for Apply
October 10, 2025
For further information about the department or questions regarding the position, contact Prof. Randall J. Platt at rplatt@ethz.ch (no applications).
