PhD Candidate in Bioinformatics – Computational Immunology | Bioinformatics PhD Position – Computational Immunology (f/m/d)
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen AöR
Job Summary
This PhD position offers an exciting opportunity to join a research team at the Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, focusing on the computational analysis of autoimmune and fibrotic diseases. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing complex, high-dimensional multi-omics datasets, including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics. You will develop and maintain reproducible analysis pipelines, apply statistical and machine learning methods to derive biological insights, and contribute to high-impact scientific publications. The position is ideal for a motivated candidate with a background in bioinformatics or computational biology who is eager to work at the intersection of translational immunology and data science. You will benefit from access to cutting-edge technologies like MERSCOPE and IMC, and work within a collaborative, international environment that prioritizes rigorous, reproducible research.
Required Skills
Education
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Biology, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Professional experience in high-dimensional data analysis, preferably with omics datasets.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining reproducible computational analysis pipelines.
- Experience in applying statistical and machine learning methods to biological data.
- Experience in contributing to scientific manuscripts and research presentations.
Languages
Additional
- Must provide cover letter, CV, and academic transcripts. Position involves working hours between 65% and 100% depending on experience level.
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