Postdoctoral researcher in computational epigenetics

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Erlangen; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Collaboration with wet lab

Descrizione del lavoro

FAU in Erlangen invites applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in computational epigenetics. You will lead method development to infer upstream regulators of DNA methylation from matched expression and methylation data using ML and network-based approaches.

We expect a PhD in bioinformatics/ML/CS (or near completion) and a strong publication record, with collaboration across wet lab researchers. The role is based in Erlangen with flexible working arrangements and competitive TV-L

Competenze

• Ability to independently carry out creative, rigorous, and reproducible scientific work in computational biology/ML for omics.
• Strong interest in epigenetics and collaboration with wet lab scientists.
• PhD (completed or near completion) in bioinformatics, ML, CS, or related field.
• Master's degree in CS, bioinformatics, applied mathematics, or related field.

Mansioni

• Lead method development for computational epigenetics projects.
• Develop computational methods to infer upstream regulators of DNA methylation from matched data.
• Collaborate with wet lab scientists to validate computational findings.

Conoscenze

Computational biology/ML for omics

Publications in leading life sciences/

Epigenetics interest

Wet lab collaboration

Formazione

PhD in bioinformatics/ML/CS or related field

Master's in CS/bioinformatics/applied mathematics or related

Descrizione del lavoro

Postdoctoral researcher in computational epigenetics

Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Network Science Lab

https://bionets.tf.fau.de

Our benefits

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme

• We are flexible regarding working hours and workplace.
• Although we are a computational lab, you can benefit from various ongoing collaborations with wet lab scientists.

Your Tasks

We are launching a high-risk high-gain project in the field of computational epigenetics: Our aim is to develop computational methods to infer upstream regulators of DNA methylation from matched gene expression and DNA methylation data, using a combination ML, network-based modeling, and classical bioinformatics pipelines. If such upstream regulators exist at all is currently unclear, but if they do, they would constitute a new functional class of proteins that not only regulate a fundamental biological program but are also putative targets for novel therapies in diseases driven by aberrant DNA methylation. We are seeking a creative and highly independent postdoctoral researcher to lead the method development in this project.

Your Profile

• Ability to independently carry out creative, rigorous, and reproducible scientific work in the field of computational biology/ML for omics, as evidenced through publications in leading life sciences and/or ML journals or conference proceedings.
• Strong interest in epigenetics and willingness to engage in collaborations with wet lab scientists.
• PhD (completed or almost completed) in bioinformatics, machine learning, computer science, or a related field.
• Master's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, applied mathematics, or a related field.

Supplementary description

• Cover letter where (i) you explain why you are interested in the position and (ii) provide the full references of your two best publications (including links/DOIs), briefly describe them, and tell us why you are proud of them. Important: write this letter yourself, do not AI-generate it. Name this document "your_cover_letter.pdf".
• Your two best publications in one joint PDF if they are not available open-access. Name this document "your_best_papers.pdf". If your two best publications are both available open-access, this document can be omitted.
• CV including full list of publications and contact details for two referees. Name this document "your_cv.pdf".
• Transcripts and certificates for your Bachelor's degree, Master's degrees, and PhD degree (if already available). Name this document "your_certificates.pdf".

Application deadline

2026-12-31

Title

Postdoctoral researcher in computational epigenetics

Job start date

2027-01-01

Payment

E13
Gehaltsrange (brutto pro Jahr)

Working time

full time

Weekly working hours

40

Temporary Contract

yes

Work location

Nürnberger Str. 74
91052 Erlangen

Contact

Prof. Dr. David B. Blumenthal
Tel.: [phone]
Mobil:
[e-mail]

With regard to the personal data collected during the application process, please refer to our information pursuant to Art. 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulations at www.fau.de.

FAU is a modern, cosmopolitan and family-friendly employer. We welcome your application irrespective of your age, gender, cultural and social background, religion, ideological beliefs, disability or sexual identity. Applicants with a disability or who are considered to be equivalent to people with a disability will be given preference provided their aptitude, performance and capability are essentially the same. We are happy to offer part-time positions, provided a job-sharing arrangement means that the tasks in the area are fully covered.

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