PhD Student in Computational Biology | Bioinformatiker (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The German Diabetes Center (DDZ) is seeking a highly motivated PhD Student to join the Institute for Clinical Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry. In this role, you will contribute to a cutting-edge precision medicine project focused on insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Your daily responsibilities will include performing statistical analyses and visualizations of (phospho-)proteomics and clinical datasets, as well as refining existing data analysis pipelines for pathway mapping and donor profiling. You will work within an international team to identify regulatory nodes within insulin-signaling networks. This position is ideal for a life sciences graduate looking to transition into computational biology. The role offers a competitive scientific environment with access to the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) network, family-friendly working conditions, and structured mentoring for career development. The position is based on a 2-year initial contract with an expected extension, following the TV-L public service collective agreement.