PhD Candidate in Bioinformatics | Bioinformatiker (m/w/d)

Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften - ISAS - e. V.

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 15, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is based within the Leibniz ScienceCampus 'Cardio-Oncology Campus for Precision Medicine' and focuses on the intersection of health research and data science. As a PhD candidate, you will be responsible for analyzing complex phenotypic, microscopic, PET/MRI, and LC-MS/MS data to develop AI-based models for personalized risk assessment in cancer therapy. The position involves validating model performance against patient cohorts and visualizing results for interdisciplinary teams. You will work in a highly collaborative environment, documenting laboratory work and presenting findings at international conferences. This position is particularly attractive due to its focus on cutting-edge precision medicine, the provision of state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a supportive framework for scientific development within the Leibniz Association. It offers flexible working hours and mobile work options over a four-year contract duration.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or Diploma in Bioinformatics or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in programming and software development
  • Practical experience in the field of machine learning and the application of large language models
  • Experience in OMICS and image data analysis
  • Experience in interdisciplinary scientific research and collaborative project work

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel for business purposes and conferences is required. The position is a fixed-term contract for 4 years under the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).