Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

Application deadline: 09/03/2026

The Department of Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine at the University Hospital Würzburg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) for a 2-year position (TV-L E13). The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team investigating molecular mechanisms of leukemic cells-immune system and microenvironment interaction, with a focus on functional genomics and multi-omics integration.

• A dynamic and collaborative research environment
  
• Access to state-of-the-art genomics and sequencing facilities
  
• Close integration with clinical departments and translational research initiatives
  
• Salary according to TV-L E13
  
• Opportunities for career development and scientific networking
  

• Design and conduct independent research projects in translational cancer research
• Perform and optimize molecular biology and genome editing techniques
• Apply and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches
• Integrate multi-omics datasets and perform advanced statistical and survival analyses
• Contribute to grant writing and manuscript preparation
• Supervise doctoral and master’s students
• Collaborate with clinical and bioinformatics teams within the university hospital

• PhD degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• At least 3 years of research experience in cancer research (background in the research of leukemia will be considered advantage)
• Strong expertise in molecular biology techniques, including:
• CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
• Primary cell culture and established cell line culture
• shRNA-mediated gene silencing
• Western blotting
• Flow cytometry
• Extensive experience with NGS technologies, including:
• RNA-seq
• Hi-C-seq
• Single-cell multiome sequencing (essential)
• Strong background in data analysis, statistical methods, and survival analysis
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and programming (e.g., R, Python, or similar) is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent written and spoken English

• Anspruchsvolles, vielfältiges und entwicklungsfähiges Aufgabengebiet
• Attraktive Bezahlung nach TV-L inkl. Jahressonderzahlung
• Aus- und Weiterbildung in der eigenen Akademie
• Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
• Betriebskindertagesstätte mit verlängerten Öffnungszeiten
• Betriebssportangebote
• Flexible Arbeitszeiten dank Gleitzeitregelung
• Jobrad
• Mitarbeiter Angebote