Postdoc in Bioinformatics

AUFGABEN & PROFILBENEFITSKONTAKTUNIVERSITÄTSMEDIZINEINDRÜCKEJETZT BEWERBENPostdoc in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology (all gender) - The Department of Nephrology and Else Kroener-Fresenius CenterAnstellungsart: Limited ContractArbeitsmodell: Full TimeAusschreibungsnummer...you're in the middle of itThe Department of Nephrology and Else Kroener-Fresenius Center provides excellent facilities to conduct interdisciplinary research in the field of Nephrology and Cardiovascular biology. We offer an attractive surrounding for modern science in molecular medicine, systems biology and data science.It is embedded in the excellence cluster Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), the Deutsche Zentrum für Herz-Kreislauf-Forschung (DZHK) and the CRC TRR 219 and provides access to state-of-the-art omics platforms, high-performance computing infrastructure and comprehensive training opportunities.If you have finished your PhD and if you are highly motivated to contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms leading cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney injury, apply now at the Department of Nephrology and the Else Kroener-Fresenius Center for Nephrological ResearchYour Role:We aim to study the role of the hematopoietic system as a hub between cardiovascular and kidney diseases by leveraging large-scale multi-omics and clinical data. You will work at the interface of single-cell omics, spatial transcriptomics, AI-based modelling and population-scale datasets to identify mechanisms driving cardiovascular complications in kidney disease.Analysis and integration of single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq), single-cell ATAC-seq (scATAC-seq) and spatial transcriptomics datasetsDevelopment and application of AI- / machine-learning-based models (e.g. deep learning, representation learning) to dissect cellular states, trajectories and regulatory networksIntegration of large-scale population and biobank datasets (e.g. UK Biobank) with multi-omics data to identify risk profiles, molecular signatures and causal pathwaysClose collaboration with experimental and clinical researchers to generate and test mechanistic hypothesesPreparation of scientific manuscripts and presentation of results at national and international conferencesContribution to supervision and mentoring of students (Master/PhD) in the field of bioinformatics and computational biology... your skills are what we're looking forPhD (or equivalent) in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, statistics, systems biology, medical data science or a related quantitative fieldStrong interest in cardiovascular and kidney diseases, translational research and precision medicineProven track record in bioinformatics / data science (e.g. publications, preprints, software, or analysis pipelines)Solid experience with analysis of NGS data, ideally including one or more ofscRNA-seqscATAC-seqspatial transcriptomicsStrong programming skills in R and/or Python and experience with common bioinformatics and ML frameworks (e.g. Bioconductor, Scanpy, PyTorch, TensorFlow)Very good knowledge of statistics and machine learning; experience with deep learning or probabilistic modelling is an advantageExperience with large-scale data handling (HPC environments, cloud computing, containers, workflow managers)Very good command of English (spoken and written); German is an asset but not mandatoryYou are organized, team-oriented, proactive, open-minded and have good communication skillsDue to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required... you'll be offered a lotIn addition to an attractive salary based on a collective agreement (TV-G-U) with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemesYou work full-time 40h/week and limited to 2 years, possible starting option 01.02.2026Internal and external training for your professional developmentBenefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercisePart-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), child care during holidaysFree public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)Uniklinik-Campus, Mensa, CafésInsights: Instagram , YouTube , LinkedInFAQ´s for new employeesIt's time to join our teamContact: Prof. Dr. Dr. Thimoteus Speer (Department of Internal Medicine 4)Email: Application Deadline: 21.12.2025Please send your application with the usual documents consisting of CV, letter of motivation and two references (one pdf-document please). Please do not submit any originals as the application documents cannot be returned. Travel and application costs cannot be reimbursed.We welcome applications from candidates of all genders. Women are currently underrepresented in these positions at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt. Therefore, applications from women are especially encouraged. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal personal and professional qualifications.JETZT BEWERBEN… sind Sie mittendrin in der Medizin von morgenGenau hier sind Sie mittendrin in der Medizin von morgen. Die Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt gehört zu den führenden Universitätskliniken in Deutschland. Bei uns ziehen über 8.500 Menschen aus über 100 Nationen an einem Strang. Aus Wissen wird Gesundheit - das ist dabei unser täglicher Antrieb. Denn wir verbinden Krankenversorgung mit Forschung und Lehre , begrüßen den Fortschritt und entwickeln uns selbst immer weiter. 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