2 Postdocs / Bioinformaticians : Heidelberg, Germany
The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 2,300 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) has recently launched the Heidelberg Center for Personalized Oncology (dkfzhipo), headed by Prof. Peter Lichter, that combines outstanding expertise in functional genomics, systems biology and clinical oncology at DKFZ. It aims at performing genome sequencing for all its tumor patients (approx. 6,000-7,000 p.a.) at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) within the next three years. To address the fundamental bioinformatics challenges in dramatically scaling up large-scale genome sequence analysis in a clinical setting we are seeking
2 Postdocs/Bioinformaticians (m/f)
(Ref-No. 40/2012)
Beyond the technical challenges, the candidates will be able to interact with internationally leading scientists in molecular biology and biochemistry to unravel novel regulatory mechanisms by next generation sequencing, e.g. in the context of existing and planned collaborative research centers (Sonderforschungsbereiche/SFB). These positions will offer excellent career options to both young and senior postdocs in bioinformatics, systems biology and beyond.
Desired Profile:
• PhD which includes a substantial component in bioinformatics or computer science (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in the analysis and manipulation of large datasets
• Familiarity with the tools for DNA sequence analysis
• Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g. Python, PERL) under Linux desired
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are prerequisite
We offer:
Interesting and versatile positions in a stimulating international research environment.
Please provide contact details of two references and a publication list with your application.
The positions are initially limited for two years with possibility for extension.
For further informations please contact
Prof. Dr. Roland Eils, phone 06221 42-3601.
The German Cancer Research Center is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and encourages female applicants to apply. Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.
Please send your application to
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
Personalabteilung
Im Neuenheimer Feld 280
D-69120 Heidelberg
Or apply preferably online:
https://www.dkfz.de