PhD Student (gn) Bioscience / Computational Science

Ref. ID 6909

(*gn= gender neutral)

The Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology of the University Childrens Hospital Münster, Germany, invites applications for a position limited to 3 years.

Part-Time with 65%
Salary Level E 13 TV-L

The Kerl work group identifies mechanisms of pediatric tumor development and development of therapy resistance by using different single cell sequencing technics in complex in vitro systems (e.g. organoids) and in in vivo model systems. Bioinformatics analysis within the project will be done in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Informatics Münster.

In this project we aim to identify mechanisms of the early transformation process from the cells of origin to embryonal tumors. Here we use different single-cell technics including scRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics in mouse models as well as in complex in vitro models.

Tasks:
• You will be involved in planing, performing and analyzing experiments, with a specific focus on analyzing single cell data
• You will work part-time in the wet lab and will part-time analyze single cell data

Requirements:
• Highly motivated applicants are welcome: you should be team-minded and flexible as well as dedicated to science are welcome
• Therefore PhD students with the background of or interest in computational science are welcome
• Basic skills in programming language, specifically in R, are an advantage, but are not mandatory to have

We offer:
• State-of-the-art scientific infrastructure in a highly dynamic work group
• A Family-friendly environment, subsidized public transportation

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kornelius Kerl, kornelius.kerl@ukmuenster.de .

We are looking forward to your online application until 21.12.2022!

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.

Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Due to legal requirements working with us is only permitted with complete vaccination against Covid-19 and measles.