Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)

full time , 38,5 hours per week, for 2 years

The Department of Medical Bioinformatics at the University Medical Center Göttingen is a leading research group in the bioinformatic analysis of biomedical high-throughput data. Our work focuses on the development of biomarker signatures, statistical methods, and machine learning approaches for personalised and systems medicine.

We are embedded in multiple DFG- and BMBF-funded collaborative research projects, with a strong focus on the analysis of cancer omics data - including genomics, transcriptomics, and spatial transcriptomics - and the development of innovative AI and machine learning methods. We work in close collaboration with clinical and experimental partners in national and international research consortia.

Your tasks

Your tasks

• Analysis and integration of cancer multi-omics datasets (transcriptomics, epigenomics, drug-response data)
• Development of machine learning and AI models for biomarker discovery and prediction of treatment response
• Application and further development of graph-based learning methods enriched with biological pathway and drug-target knowledge
• Benchmarking of novel models against existing computational approaches
• Interpretation of results in close collaboration with clinical and experimental consortium partners
• Independent management of bioinformatics sub-projects and contribution to project coordination
• Preparation and submission of scientific manuscripts and reports

Your qualifications

Your qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Proven experience in machine learning or deep learning applied to biomedical data
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
• Expertise in the analysis of large-scale omics datasets (e.g. transcriptomics, methylomics, drug-response data)
• Experience with graph-based methods or network biology is an advantage
• Track record of scientific publications appropriate to career stage
• Ability to work independently and lead projects, while collaborating effectively in an interdisciplinary team

We offer

We offer

• An exciting research environment at the interface of bioinformatics, AI, and cancer medicine
• Structured mentoring and a supported onboarding process
• A diverse, interdisciplinary, and multi-professional working environment
• Access to state-of-the-art bioinformatics infrastructure and large-scale biomedical datasets
• Salary according to TV-L (part-time, 65%) for an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of extension
• Additional occupational pension scheme (VBL)
• Company health management programme and sports facilities
• A position in Göttingen - a vibrant university city with a rich scientific tradition

Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.

We look forward to receiving your application!