PhD student (f/m/x) CECAD

TN Germany; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading research team at the University Hospital Cologne as a PhD candidate focused on chemical risk assessment. Collaborate with top scientists across Europe to develop innovative methodologies and contribute to impactful research in environmental and biomedical sciences. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of the EU PARC Project, enhancing your skills and professional network in a vibrant academic environment.

Leistungen

Excellent scientific infrastructure

Integration into computational groups

Community of motivated scientists

Qualifikationen

• High proficiency in at least one statistical programming language.
• Experience with any type of OMICs data is essential.

Aufgaben

• Collaborating with scientists across Europe for chemical impact analysis.
• Developing methodologies within chemical risk assessment.
• Evaluating chemical exposure in various systems.

Kenntnisse

R

Python

Data Analysis

Ausbildung

PhD in Bioinformatics

PhD in Computational Biology

PhD in Systems Biology

Jobbeschreibung

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You will work in an interdisciplinary team of basic researchers, computational biologists, and environmental and biomedical scientists to improve our understanding of the impact of chemical agents on human and environmental health as part of a large project.

Specifically, your tasks will include:

1. Collaborating closely with scientists across Europe to develop new approaches for analyzing and interpreting the impact of chemicals on organisms.
2. Developing new methodologies within chemical risk assessment.
3. Evaluating and contributing to the mechanistic understanding of chemical exposure in various systems.
4. Establishing key networks throughout Europe to improve chemical usage and monitoring.

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate with a background in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, or an equivalent discipline.

Requirements include:

• High proficiency in at least one (statistical) programming language (e.g., R, Python).
• Motivation to develop new methodologies for data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with any type of OMICs data is essential.
• Deep learning experience is desirable but optional.

This PhD position offers the opportunity to develop a vast network within the European chemical risk assessment community through integration into the EU PARC Project, spanning all 27 member states with over 200 institutions. The successful candidate will work on innovative approaches that could be integrated into current chemical risk assessment practices, providing a new perspective on chemical safety across Europe.

The student will learn various computational techniques and approaches while contributing to the vibrant environment at the University Hospital Cologne. We offer excellent scientific infrastructure, strong integration into our computational groups, and a community of motivated scientists committed to impactful research.

» Your future with us

Working at the University Hospital Cologne and the Medical Faculty means shaping the future of medicine, patient care, and your career. You will benefit from 60 clinics and institutes, numerous departments, and over 12,000 jobs. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cologne and the University Hospital Cologne play vital roles in research, teaching, and healthcare. A broad network of university and non-university partners ensures successful international science and excellent education for our students.