Biomedical Scientist as Postdoc (m/f/d)- Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)

DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent cancer research organization in Munich is seeking exceptional candidates for two Postdoc positions in Pancreatic Cancer Immunology and Computational Biology. The role requires a PhD in life and computer sciences, strong skills in bioinformatics and molecular biology, and offers a dynamic environment with excellent development opportunities. Applicants should have good English communication skills, as German proficiency is not required.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation per year

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly working environment

Subsidized Germany job ticket

Holistic health management program

Qualifikationen

• PhD in life and computer sciences or related field is essential.
• Experience with biochemical and molecular biology techniques.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and English communication skills required.

Aufgaben

• Gain insights into cancer development and therapy.
• Perform in vivo experiments and drug screening.
• Develop bioinformatics pipelines for data analysis.

Kenntnisse

Bioinformatics

Molecular Biology

Proteomics

Biochemistry

Computational Skills

Good communication in English

Ausbildung

PhD in life and computer sciences

Diploma or Master’s degree in relevant subjects

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Statistical software

Jobbeschreibung

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer” is the mission of our world‑class scientists and all our team members.

DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. We provide a dynamic environment that empowers excellence with state‑of‑the‑art technologies, cutting‑edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network.

Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication to create a space where scientific discovery in cancer research is transformed into benefits for human health.

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

Institute of Translational Cancer Research and Experimental Cancer Therapy (headed by Prof. Dr. Dieter Saur) at the DKTK partner site Munich is offering two Postdoc Positions in Pancreatic Cancer Immunology and Computational Biology.

Reference number: 2025-0274

Postdoc Position in Pancreatic Cancer Immunology and Computational Biology

Your Tasks

• Gain important insights into clinically relevant aspects of cancer development and therapy
• Perform state‑of‑the‑art in vivo experiments and large‑scale drug and genetic screens
• Apply a wide spectrum of genetic, molecular, and cell biology, biochemical as well as immunological, and bioinformatics techniques to study translational aspects of cancer (e.g., Cre/loxP and Flp/FRT‑based dual and triple recombinase systems, organoid culture, orthotopic transplantations of cells/organoids, CRISPR/Cas9, molecular in vivo imaging, quantitative proteomics/phosphoproteomics, multiple transcriptomics and genomics approaches, single‑cell sequencing, and histocytometry)
• Set up bioinformatics platforms and develop computational pipelines for the analysis of bulk and single‑cell RNA sequencing, DNA sequencing datasets, and proteomics
• Integrate these datasets with molecular (WES, WGBS, lcWGS, ChIPseq, ATACseq), phenotypic (e.g. histology), drug screening, and clinical information
• Interact within a diverse and multidisciplinary environment of biologists, clinicians, computational scientists, and mathematicians within the TranslaTUM

Your Profile

We are looking for exceptional, self‑motivated, bright individuals with a diploma or master’s degree in bioinformatics, biochemistry, biology, molecular/translational medicine or related subjects and a PhD in life and computer sciences. Previous exposure to and experience with basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques, proteomics, and bioinformatics, as well as interests in molecular aspects of cancer research, are essential. Due to the interdisciplinary framework and close collaboration between wet‑lab and computational scientists, good communicative skills in English are essential. German language skills are not required.

We Offer

• Excellent framework conditions: state‑of‑the‑art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
• Remuneration according to TV‑L incl. occupational pension plan and capital‑forming payments
• 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
• Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well‑being
• 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