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

• Challenging, diverse and evolving area of responsibility
• Attractive salary according to TV-L incl. annual special payment
• Training and Continuing Education
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Company daycare center with extended opening hours
• Company sports program
• Flexible Working Hours
• JobBike
• Corporate Benefits

In the case of a university degree from a non-EU country, a long version of the certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education is required.

Remuneration is in accordance with the relevant collective agreements. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are otherwise equally qualified.