PhD candidate or Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg offers the position of a

PhD candidate or Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

(biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or related areas)

Our project investigates the mechanisms of inherited bone marrow failure and its progression into hematological malignancies. Our research group study the genetic and epigenetic changes that drive the development of hematological malignancies by employing cutting-edge multi-omics approaches. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing high-throughput, data-driven multi-omics research in pediatric hematological malignancies. The group is affiliated with the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the University Medical Center Freiburg (UKF) and located at the Clinical Research Center (ZKF). For more Information about the group please visit our website: https://www.research-for-children.de/groups/ramamoorthy/

We offer:

• work in a pleasant atmosphere and a motivated team
• modern workplace with very well equipped laboratory
• international, multidisciplinary environment
• good opportunities for scientific exchange and interaction
• state of the art computing infrastructure (HPC)
• salary assigned according to the pay scale
• UKF standard social benefits, e.g. UKF job ticket UKF

Your tasks:

• develop and optimize differentiation protocols for iPSC
• perform CRISPR-based genome editing and molecular biology experiments
• develop and optimize high-throughput sequencing techniques
• work with a substantial amount of multi-Omics data

Your profile:

• Master degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or related areas
• prior experience with cell culture, iPSC and molecular biology techniques
• prior experience in bioinformatics, including next generation sequencing data processing is an added advantage
• excellent command of written and spoken English
• pro-active learning and desire for career development
• excellent communication and organizational skills

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with experts across disciplines, including clinicians, biologists, bioinformaticians, and statisticians. The position is initially limited to two years with the option for an extension.

Please apply online before 05.05.2025 online via (Shortlink to applyform) https://mtj.jobs/3122497

Any Questions? 
Dr. Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy
0761/270-43720 oder 43389
senthilkumar.ramamoorthy@uniklinik-freiburg.de

General information: Salary is assigned according to a pay scale. Unless prevented by operational or legal reasons, full-time positions are generally open to those wishing to job share. Where two candidates are equally suitable for a post, severely disabled candidates are given priority. Employment decisions are made by the Personnel Department.