PhD position in Biomedical Data Sciences & Bioinformatics for studying human health and disease

PhD / Doctoral position in Biomedical Data Sciences & Bioinformatics for studying human health and disease
(part-time 75 %, E 13 TV-L)

Reference number 2024/188. The start date is as early as possible / November 1st, 2024 (or by agreement). The position is available for up to three years (starting with the contract for the first year).

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.

This position is an exciting opportunity for you, if you wish to develop strong data science skills and gain knowledge in molecular biology by conducting bioinformatics research towards a better understanding of cell identity and function. The position is available within the research group of Tenure-Track Prof. Dr. Andreas Gruber, which has a focus on developing and applying data science approaches to study gene activity regulation in health and disease (further information: https://www.biologie.uni-konstanz.de/gruber).

You will apply cutting-edge computational tools to analyse high-throughput sequencing data to study the gene activity programs that regulate cell identity and function. The results of your work will contribute to current efforts to unveil the molecular mechanisms underlying basic cell biology as well as diseased cellular states, such as cancers. Some of our studies: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07747-9, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-48046-1, https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkad878, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41592-018-0114-z. You will get the opportunity to analyse exciting datasets, work on your own data science approaches / tools (as required), and contribute to research collaborations of our lab. If you aim to become an expert in biomedical data sciences and you are intrinsically motivated to unravel to molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease, please don’t hesitate and get in touch!

Your Responsibilities

• Analyse data from high-throughput sequencing experiments
• Explore and select appropriate data analysis approaches
• Implement and document sequencing data analysis workflows
• Apply and develop your own data science tools and approaches
• Interpret analysis results and contribute to publications as well as presentations of the lab

Your Competencies

• A Master in a quantitative field or in a medical/biological field with some experience in Bioinformatics / data analysis
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (in English language)
• Intrinsic motivation and interest in understanding and studying the nature of life
• Passion to analyse and understand large high-throughput sequencing datasets
• Skills in programming and analysing data, i.e. experience with e.g. programming languages such as R, Python, Bash, …

We Offer

• Excellent development opportunities, extensive training and an attractive remuneration package
• An exciting interdisciplinary working environment at the interface of data sciences and molecular cell biology
• The opportunity to extend your data science and informatics skill set, while gaining knowledge in systems biology and the molecular basis of health and disease

All benefits of the Uni Konstanz at a glance

If you have any additional questions, please get directly in contact via e-mail: gruber[-at]uni-konstanz[dot]de.

Please submit your application (motivation letter, CV, degree certificates incl. grades) in one single pdf file until September 16th, 2024 via our Online Application Portal.

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).