Postdoctoral Researcher (d/w/m) in Genomics and Computational Medicine

Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung (BIG) - Berlin Institute of Health (BIH); Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein führendes Forschungsinstitut in Berlin sucht einen Postdoktoranden in Genomik und computergestützter Medizin. Die Stelle bietet die Möglichkeit, innovative Fortschritte in der personalisierten Medizin voranzutreiben und ein eigenes Forschungsteam aufzubauen. Forscher profitieren von einer flexiblen Arbeitszeitgestaltung und verschiedenen zusätzlichen Leistungen. Die Position erfordert eine Promotion im relevanten Fachgebiet sowie umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Genomforschung und der Anwendung fortschrittlicher Technologien.

Leistungen

30 Urlaubstage pro Jahr

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Fort- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Qualifikationen

• Nachweisbare Erfahrung in der Analyse hochdurchsatz-Genomdaten.
• Starke Publikationsbilanz in Genomik.
• Erfahrungen mit der Beantragung von Forschungsstipendien.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung von bioinformatischen Workflows.
• Betreuung und Entwicklung von Nachwuchswissenschaftlern.
• Forschung zur genetischen Basis von Krankheiten.

Kenntnisse

Hochdurchsatz-Genomdatenanalyse

Computational Genomics

Interpretation genetischer Daten

Statistische Genomik

Single-Cell Genomics

Ausbildung

PhD in Genomik oder verwandtem Fachgebiet

Tools

HPC-Umgebungen

Cloud-Computing-Plattformen

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Researcher (d / w / m) in Genomics and Computational Medicine

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Work time

full-time, part-time

Start date

01.03.2026

Employment period

limited

Application deadline

19.01.2026

Deployment location Charité

BIH Berlin Mitte

Jobcode

6029

Salary group

E13

Company description

The mission of the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) is medical translation : transferring biomedical research findings into novel approaches to personalized prediction, prevention, diagnostics and therapies and, conversely, using clinical observations to develop new research ideas. The aim is to deliver relevant medical benefits to patients and the population at large. Since 2021 the BIH has been integrated into Charité as its so-called third pillar.

For the Computational Medicine group, we are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (d / w / m) in full-time or part-time (min. 35h / week), initially for a period for three years, starting as soon as possible.

We are seeking to recruit outstanding talent at different levels of experience, from emerging leader(s) to junior postdoctoral researcher with a focus on Human Genomics including experience in single‑cell genomics to join the Computational Medicine team at the Berlin Institute of Health. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a strong track‑record and keen interest in establishing their own research group as well as those seeking their first postdoctoral position.

We will consider candidates with experience and interest in different areas, from functional, statistical, or computational genomics. The successful candidates will have evidence of the application of cutting‑edge genomic technologies and high‑throughput screening to understand the genetic basis and mechanisms underlying human diseases. We are looking for applicants with a strong translational focus, driven to identify new genetic targets for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of different diseases in diverse populations.

For individuals with experience or interest in single‑cell genomics technologies, there is an opportunity to conduct research with recently generated large‑scale data in collaboration with the team of Prof. Simon Haas (see here).

What you can expect

Advancement of the groups research strategy for molecular precision healthcare through the use of ethnically diverse biobank‑scale DNA sequencing resources, including whole exome and whole genome sequencing, in agreement with the leadership team

Development of the research group, supervision, development and management of junior staff and students

Developing bioinformatic workflows that integrate population‑scale genomics research with data from single cell experiments, to identify disease relevant cell types and states

Mining of electronic health records to sample patient cohorts for genetic analysis

Implementation and development statistical techniques to associate rare and structural variation in the human genome with health outcomes at scale, including the use of deep learning derived variant prioritisation methods

Using genetically anchored causal inference methods to advance understanding of the genetic causes and mechanisms underlying diverse diseases and their subtypes in ethnically diverse populations

What you bring along

PhD in genomics, statistical genomics, genetic epidemiology or a closely related discipline

Stage‑appropriate track‑record of high‑impact research and publications in the field of genomics, multiomics, and / or single call analysis

Evidence of successful grant funding and managerial experience, depending on career stage

Demonstrable experience in several of the following areas :

• Generation and / or analysis of high‑throughput genomic data
• Genome‑scale association analyses using large‑scale whole‑genome or whole‑exome sequencing data
• High level of proficiency in computational genomics e.g., variant annotation
• Processing and analysis of multimodel single cell 'omics data, including sc‑RNAseq or sc‑ATACseq, ideally linked to germline genetic variation

Aptitude for biological inference and clinical translation

Demonstrable extensive experience with principal programming languages in HPC or cloud environments

High level of proficiency in the English language

What we offer you

A varied job in a forward‑looking research institute

Pay group E13 TVöD VKA-K. The classification is based on qualifications, the respective experience level is calculated on the basis of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is stated for a full‑time position without special or additional payments. The collective agreement can be found here.

Additional benefits customary in the public sector (including annual special payment, company pension scheme (VBL), capital‑forming benefits)

Flexible working hours and the option of working remote

30 vacation days per year (with a five‑day week)

Various support offers to balance work and family life (childcare, cooperation with voiio)

Very good training and further education opportunities

Mobile citizens' office on site

Corporate benefits (travel, leisure, shopping, etc.), Charité Gympass, JobRad

Very easily accessible and attractive workplace at the Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine, Luisenstr. 65, 10117 Berlin

We live diversity!

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled and equivalent applicants will be given special consideration if they have the same qualifications and suitability.

We believe that diverse teams representing a wide range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enrich our research and work.

Please submit your application via our online application form with a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae (without photo, without age statement and without information about your marital status) and other relevant attachments (such as employer references, degree certificates, etc.).

Note : If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of recognition of your degree in Germany with your application. The proof can be obtained via the anabin database. Please note that it may be necessary to obtain a certificate assessment from the ZAB. You can find more information here.

Proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is a prerequisite for employment for those born after 1970.

You can find more information about BIH here.

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Contact person

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact Prof Claudia Langenberg ([e-mail]) and Dr Maik Pietzner ([e-mail]).