Postdoctoral researcher in computational epigenetics

Your Tasks

We are launching a high-risk high-gain project in the field of computational epigenetics: Our aim is to develop computational methods to infer upstream regulators of DNA methylation from matched gene expression and DNA methylation data, using a combination ML, network-based modeling, and classical bioinformatics pipelines. If such upstream regulators exist at all is currently unclear, but if they do, they would constitute a new functional class of proteins that not only regulate a fundamental biological program but are also putative targets for novel therapies in diseases driven by aberrant DNA methylation. We are seeking a creative and highly independent postdoctoral researcher to lead the method development in this project.

Your Profile

• Ability to independently carry out creative, rigorous, and reproducible scientific work in the field of computational biology/ML for omics, as evidenced through publications in leading life sciences and/or ML journals or conference proceedings.
  
• Strong interest in epigenetics and willingness to engage in collaborations with wet lab scientists.
  
• PhD (completed or almost completed) in bioinformatics, machine learning, computer science, or a related field.
  
• Master's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, applied mathematics, or a related field.

Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
  
• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
  
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme

• We are flexible regarding working hours and workplace.
  
• Although we are a computational lab, you can benefit from various ongoing collaborations with wet lab scientists.

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