PhD Student for Microbiome Researcher

vor 4 Wochen

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) Vollzeit
Research Opportunity at Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our team at the Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, Germany. Our research group is focused on understanding the role of the gut microbiome in cancer development and progression, with a particular emphasis on colorectal cancer.

About the Project

The successful candidate will work on a project aimed at characterizing cancer cachexia in colorectal cancer patients and investigating clinically relevant microbiome traits in cachexia patients with colorectal cancer. The project will involve coordinating an ongoing longitudinal study of colorectal cancer patients and gut microbiome characterization, as well as exploring associations with detailed demographic, lifestyle, and clinical records, and health-related outcomes.

Your Responsibilities
  • Conduct a systematic review of existing literature on the topic
  • Analyze gut microbiome and clinical data from the MIRANDA study
  • Develop and implement statistical models to investigate associations between gut microbiome traits and health-related outcomes
  • Present research findings at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Requirements
  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, medicine, pathology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, natural or life sciences
  • Experience in the analysis of gut microbiome or multi-omics data is desired
  • Good knowledge of statistics and epidemiological data analysis
  • Ability to work independently and reliably
  • Very good knowledge of English
We Offer
  • Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
  • Access to international research networks
  • Doctoral salary with the usual social benefits
  • 30 days of vacation per year
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility of part-time work
  • Family-friendly working environment
  • Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
  • Unleash your full potential: targeted training and mentoring through the DKFZ International PhD Program and DKFZ Career Service
  • Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion, and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

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