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PhD Student (f/m/d) in Computational Biology
Published
Application deadline
Full-time position
The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.
The Division of Molecular Neurobiology is seeking a
The Division of Molecular Neurobiology is seeking a
PhD Student
in Computational Biology
(Ref-No. 2020-0316)
Description:The position is part of a project, which aims at increasing the potential of endogenous adult stem cells to repair the diseased brain. Analysis of single cell sequencing data from this project will be used to trace the cells’ history (clonal analysis) and to unravel fundamental questions of stem cell plasticity in the adult brain. The project will involve the analysis of single cell omics data from stem cells isolated from healthy or injured brain. The successful candidate’s tasks will comprise the development, testing and application of computational tools, and will involve programming, applying statistical methods and acquiring knowledge in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
Your profile:
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have experience in at least one of the following areas:
- A degree in a quantitative subject such as bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, physics, genomics or a related field
- Experience in at least one programming language (R, Python, Perl, JACA, C/C++)
- Experience in working on Linux systems
- Experience in next generation sequencing data analysis is desired, but not required
We offer:
- Interesting, versatile workplace
- International, attractive working environment
- Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Access to international research networks
- Doctoral student payment including social benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Comprehensive training and mentoring program through the Helmholtz International Graduate School
of prolongation.
The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.
To apply for a position please use our online application portal (www.dkfz.de).
We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.
To apply for a position please use our online application portal (www.dkfz.de).
We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.