The research group ”Systems Medicine in Psychiatry“ at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Medical Center Freiburg, is looking for a
PhD Candidate Bioinformatics, Data Science or Related Areas (m/f/d)
This PhD project is embedded in BMFTR-funded project „Systems Medicine in Psychiatry - Advancing Treatment Response through Mulit-Omics Approaches and Multi-Modal Biomarkers“. The project aims to improve treatment algorithms, particularly for depression, through multimodal predictors, including clinical variables and multi-omics data (e.g. DNA methylation, gene expression, protein expression).
We offer:
- an exciting position within a highly motivated multidisciplinary team
- close mentorship and training opportunities
- a collaborative national and international network
- a fully-funded position, with additional benefits (e.g. travel funds, family support)
- UKF employment benefits
Your Tasks:
- quality control and preprocessing of genetic, epigenetic, and transcriptomic data
- statistical analysis and integration of multi-omics datasets
- Implementation, optimization, and application of novel methods
- analysis, interpretation, presentation, and publication of research data
- Participation in administrative tasks within the group
Your Profile:
- a strong interest in translational, data-focused research in psychiatry and the goal to pursue a career in academia
- completed Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Medicine, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
- experience in programming, preferably R
- excellent organizational and communication skills
- proficiency in written and spoken English
The position is limited to 5 years. After completion of the PhD, the position can be held for an early postdoctoral phase, until the 5 year limit.
Please submit your complete application (motivation letter, CV, publication record, certificates/degrees, one or two references) by July 22th, 2025, via our online platform.
For questions please contact:
Dr. Lea Zillich
Group Leader
lea.zillich@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Group Leader
lea.zillich@uniklinik-freiburg.de
