PhD Student in Data Science for Myeloma Research | PhD Student (m/w/d)
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Job Summary
This PhD position offers a highly motivated scientist the opportunity to conduct translational myeloma research with a strong focus on bioinformatics and data science within an interdisciplinary team at Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité. The successful candidate will focus on identifying biomarkers for early prevention and prediction of myeloma progression, developing targeted therapeutic strategies, and analyzing large-scale genomic data. Day-to-day tasks involve bioinformatic analysis of genome-wide screens, bulk and single-cell sequencing analysis, clonality studies, and applying methodologies like RNA/DNA sequencing, proteomics, and CRISPR screens. The role requires a Master's degree in bioinformatics or a related computational field, basic knowledge of statistics and molecular biology, and excellent English proficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research, translating findings into clinical relevance, supported by structured scientific mentoring and access to state-of-the-art technologies.
Required Skills
Education
Master’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related natural science discipline with a strong emphasis on bioinformatics and/or data analysis
Experience
- Independent scientific research
- Hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments (Desirable)
- Hands-on experience with large-scale data management (Desirable)
Languages
Additional
- The position is limited until 31.01.2029, as it is tied to the project duration.