PostDoc Molecular Biomedicine - Genomics & Epigenomics (m/w/d)

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Job description

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a world-leading internationally oriented research center, committed to discovering new approaches to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases. To this end, researchers at ten DZNE sites across Germany pursue a translational and interdisciplinary strategy comprising five interconnected areas: fundamental research, clinical research, health care research, population health science, and systems medicine ().

Postdoc (f/m/x) PRECISE

Code 1941/2021/4

The joint Platform for Single Cell Genomics and Epigenomics (PRECISE) at the DZNE and the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelm-Universität Bonn is looking for a full-time (39 hours per week) scientist working at PRECISE in the areas of next-generation sequencing, single-cell OMICS, and to support the technical and scientific directors. The position is available for an initial period of three years with possible extension. The employment is intended to start in January 2022 or upon agreement.

The main research interest of PRECISE lies in the establishment, application and improvement of single-cell OMICs methods in the areas of neurodegeneration and immunology.

For more general information, please also visit the website of PRECISE:

The successful candidate will work together with the PRECISE team and use the most advanced genomic methods (SMART-Seq2, SeqWell, BD Rhapsody, 10X Genomics, RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq) within the framework of our cooperative projects and your own research work. Scientific topics covered include basic immunology and neuroscience, human population studies, and clinical samples from e.g. individuals suffering from neurodegenerative disease.

The candidate is encouraged to further develop and implement methods in the areas of next-generation sequencing, single-cell OMICS, transcriptomics and genomics / epigenomics using material from animal models as well as human patients.

The successful candidate will be involved in the establishment and improvement of single-cell RNA-Seq methods, in automation and process optimization and in the organization of the project workflow.

For this position, we are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Postdoc with knowledge in the field of molecular biology, genomics, transcriptomics or epigenomics, next-generation sequencing, single-cell OMICs or process automation
The applicant should hold a PhD or MD / PhD degree in molecular biomedicine, biology, immunology, neurobiology, biotechnology, or similar topics
Prior experience in single-cell OMICs, transcriptomics, molecular biology or high throughput sequencing techniques is desired
Computer, statistical, and programming skills are advantageous
Advanced communication skills and very profound German or English language skills are required
We expect a highly motivated and independently working candidate, and willingness to work in a diverse team with international scientists who is interested to participate in supervision of undergraduate and graduate students

A responsible, versatile, and team-oriented job, which also gives you the opportunity to act on your own responsibility within the PRECISE framework, in one of the most modern scientific institutes in Germany
Excellent scientific infrastructure and state-of-the-art methodologies
An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
A high potential for individual development of our employees (including targeted personnel development)
A full-time position, initially limited to three years
Employment, payment, and social benefits are determined by the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst [TVöD Bund])