Postdoctoral Researcher in Systems Medicine, Bonn, Germany

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a world-leading internationally oriented research center dedicated to discovering new approaches to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases. The Systems Medicine research area at DZNE’s Bonn site is recruiting for a full-time postdoctoral position (39 hours per week) for an initial period of two years with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for further development and establishment of sequencing technologies for clinical use.

Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x)

Research Area: Systems Medicine, DZNE Bonn site

Location: Bonn, Germany

Eligibility/Qualification:

• PhD in biology, life sciences, molecular biomedicine, biotechnology, computational biology, or a related field
• Expertise in handling human biopsy material
• Knowledge in genomics, biology and/or immunology is an advantage
• Very good English and German proficiency
• Enthusiastic and collaborative work attitude
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Job Description:

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of the PRECISE platform for Single Cell Genomics in Systems Medicine and be responsible for further development and establishment of sequencing technologies for clinical use.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and establishing sequencing technologies for clinical use
• Working closely with the Director of the PRECISE platform for Single Cell Genomics in Systems Medicine
• Ensuring that all work is conducted according to established protocols and standards

We Offer:

• A full-time postdoctoral position (39 hours per week) for an initial period of two years with the possibility of extension
• Salary paid according to TVöD Bund
• Excellent scientific infrastructure and state-of-the-art methodologies
• A thriving interdisciplinary research environment at DZNE
• Fully established Systems Medicine research area
• Fully established Platform for Single Cell Genomics and Epigenomics
• Fully established Clinical Research Platform

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application online as a single pdf file, including their CV (including two references) and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) stating their motivation for and prior experience relating to this offer.

Last Date for Apply: Applications will be considered until the position is filled (with a possible starting date of March 1st, 2023).

Contact Information: For further questions, please contact marc.beyer@dzne.de or joachim.schultze@dzne.de. Interviews will take place by video conference, with a possible on-site visit to Bonn.

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