Postdoc Position - Microenvironment and Immunology Research

Location

Freiburg im Breisgau | Germany

Job description

The German Cancer Re­search Center is the largest bio­medi­cal re­search insti­tu­tion in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an exten­sive scien­tific program in the field of cancer research.

Together with university partners at seven renowned partner sites, we have established the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK).

At the DKTK partner site in Freiburg, the German Cancer Research Center is offering a

Postdoc Position – Microenvironment and Immunology Research

(Ref-No. 2024-0076)

Job description:

• Further development of spatial transcriptomic platforms (Visium, Stereo-Seq, and MERSCOPE)
• Development of AI-based models for analysis and prediction of functional read-outs
• Integration and further development of the software platform SPATA (SPAtial Transcriptomic Analysis)
• Supervision of PhD students
• Personal development and preparation for a professorship qualification (Habilitation)

The position is located in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Medical Center Freiburg.

Requirements:

We are looking for a motivated employee with experience in the field of RNA sequencing, single-cell genomics, and spatial transcriptomics. We require experience in the application and development of algorithms. Exceptional knowledge in R and Python is a prerequisite. Additionally, experience and understanding of the biological context and clinical questions should be available. A PhD is preferred, but at least a master's degree is required. Good communication skills in English are expected.

We offer:

• Interesting, versatile workplace
• Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunity for international networking at the highest level
• Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan for the public service and capital-forming payments
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of part-time work
• Family-friendly working environment, including parent-child room, counseling services, e.g. on Elder Care
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Develop your full potential: access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program and DKFZ Career Service with targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
• Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

The position is limited to 2 years.  

Important notice:

The DKFZ is subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). As a consequence, only persons who present proof of immunity against measles may work at the DKFZ.

Contact:
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Dr. Anja Hernández, phone +49 (0)761 270-22810.
If you have any questions regarding content, please contact Dr. Nicolas Neidert, phone: +49 (0)761 270-50010.

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

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We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebs­forschungs­zentrum, Personal­abteilung, Im Neuen­heimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apolo­gize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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