Postdoctoral Fellow – Systems Genetics and Precision Health

TN Germany; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Systems Genetics and Precision Health. In this role, you'll lead projects that tackle complex scientific challenges, design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, and collaborate with top-tier academic and industry partners. You'll have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge genomic screens and generate valuable omics datasets, contributing to breakthroughs in disease understanding and treatment. If you're passionate about advancing health science and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in biological sciences with hands-on experience in cellular assays.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with academic partners.

Aufgaben

• Lead projects and develop innovative solutions to complex scientific problems.
• Collaborate with computational experts and present work at conferences.

Kenntnisse

Project Leadership

Cellular Assays

Biochemical Assays

Cell Biological Assays

Genome Editing Tools

Single-Cell Technologies

iPSC-Model Systems

Data Analysis (R, Python)

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Biological Sciences

Tools

R

Python

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Postdoctoral Fellow – Systems Genetics and Precision Health, Heidelberg

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Posted:

30.04.2025

Expiry Date:

14.06.2025

Job Description:

Your role

• Take a lead on your project and develop innovative solutions to complex scientific problems.
• Design and execute experiments in vitro and/or in vivo, such as using iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and cardiac organoids.
• Develop and perform pooled functional genomic screens in complex disease model systems and characterize hits from those screens in vitro and in vivo.
• Generate single-cell and spatial omics datasets across modalities to gain insights into disease and drug mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with academic and industry collaborators.
• Collaborate closely with computational experts, genomics technology experts, and leverage the capacities of EMBL core facilities.
• Present your work internally and at international conferences.

Closing date: 22 August 2024

Contract duration: 2 years

Grading: Stipend Year 1

Reference number: HD02665

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences
• Extensive hands-on experience and proven track record in cellular, biochemical, and cell biological assays.
• Experience in at least one of these fields: Genome editing tools, single-cell technologies, iPSC-model systems.
• Ability to lead projects, plan ahead, be well organized, and use resources efficiently.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills.

Additional skills (optional)

• Experience in data analysis (R, Python, command line)
• Experience with drug modalities (e.g., base editors, RNAi), delivery tools (e.g., AAVs, lipids, antibodies), drug uptake, and intracellular trafficking mechanisms.