Postdoc in computational single-cell analysis in cancer genomics (m/f/d)
Published
2023-01-20
Application deadline
2023-02-28
Full-time position
Universität Heidelberg - Medizinische Fakultät
Heidelberg
Postdoc in computational single-cell analysis in cancer genomics (m/f/d)
searched for Health Data Science Unit to work at Medical Faculty Heidelberg and BioQuant.
Our 3-year DFG funded project
“Modeling embryonal neuroblastoma tumorigenesis by activation of chromosomal 3D
super enhancer interactions and genomic instability”
aims at understanding at single-cell level the role of 3D
genome architecture in driving the malignant transformation during neuroblastoma.
We want to test the hypothesis
that certain timepoints during normal embryonal development show higher susceptibility to oncogenic
transformation
. In collaboration with the division of neuroblastoma genomics, DKFZ, we are thus planning to: (1)
Complement our high-resolution scRNA-seq atlas of neuroblastoma tumors and normal adrenal glands with scATAC-seq
and reconstruct dynamical single-cell gene regulatory networks. (2) Perform single-cell Hi-C on normal adrenal
medulla and establish a temporal map of chromatin conformation changes along normal development (3) Identify
perturbations in the regulatory networks driven by conformation changes. The computational predictions will be
validated by functional assays based on hiPSC using CRISPR-induced looping and enhancer surgery in the division
of neuroblastoma genomics. For the computational part,
we are hiring an experienced postdoc in computational
single-cell analysis for a 3-year contract at the Medical Faculty Heidelberg. More details can be found at
www.hdsu.org.
Job-ID: V000010688
Field of application: Medizinische Fakultät
Location: Heidelberg
Start date: 01.03.2023
Job Category: Science and teaching
Working hours: full-time
Limitation: Temporary (3 years)
Contract: TV-L
Tasks and responsibilities
Perform the computational analysis and integration of single-cell datasets generated (scATAC-seq / scRNA-seq / scHi-C)
Develop methods to reconstruct gene regulatory networks from the single-cell data
Interact with our wet-lab collaborators and manage the coordination of the computational part of the collaborative project
Participate in meetings and conferences and present the project
Prerequisites
Experience in computational single-cell analysis
Experience in cancer (epi)genomics
High-interest in a collaborative project involving computational and experimental aspects
Excellent communication skills
We offer
Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
Targeted initial training
Job ticket
Subsidy for vacation care for school children
Active health promotion
Company pension plan
Access to the university library and other university facilities (e.g. university sports)
Contact & Application
For further Information please contact Dr. Carl Herrmann via email.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted until 28.02.2023 via email.
Medizinische Fakultät
Health Data Science Unit – Dr. Carl Herrmann
Im Neuenheimer Feld 267
69120 Heidelberg
phone: +49 6222 54-51249
carl.herrmann@uni-heidelberg.de
We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled persons are given priority in the case of equal suitability. The University Hospital aims to generally increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions are generally divisible, unless there are official or legal reasons to the contrary.
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