Postdoctoral Researcher (d/w/m) in Genomics and Computational Medicine

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Arbeitszeit
Vollzeit

Eintrittsdatum
schnellstmöglich

Dauer der Anstellung
Befristet

Bewerbungsfrist
15.09.2025

Einsatzort Charité
BIH Berlin Mitte

Kennziffer
5181

Entgeltgruppe
E13

Company describtion

The mission of the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) is medical translation: transferring biomedical research findings into novel approaches to personalized prediction, prevention, diagnostics and therapies and, conversely, using clinical observations to develop new research ideas. The aim is to deliver relevant medical benefits to patients and the population at large. Since 2021 the BIH has been integrated into Charité as its so-called third pillar.

For the Computational Medicine group, we are looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher (d/w/m) for a period of three years as soon as possible.

We are seeking to recruit an emerging leader alongside a talented junior postdoctoral researcher in Human Genomics to join the Computational Medicine team at the Berlin Institute of Health. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong track-record and keen interest in establishing their own research group.

We will consider candidates with varying levels of experience and interest in different areas, from functional, statistical, or computational genomics. The successful candidates will have evidence of the application of cutting-edge genomic technologies and high-throughput screening to understand the genetic basis and mechanisms underlying human diseases. We are looking for applicants with a strong translational focus, driven to identify new genetic targets for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of different diseases in diverse populations.

What you can expect

Advancement of the groups research strategy for molecular precision healthcare through the use of ethnically diverse biobank-scale DNA sequencing resources, including whole exome and whole genome sequencing, in agreement with the leadership team
Development of the research group, supervision, development and management of junior staff and students
Mining of electronic health records to sample patient cohorts for genetic analysis
Implementation and development statistical techniques to associate rare and structural variation in the human genome with health outcomes at scale, including the use of deep learning derived variant prioritisation methods
Using genetically anchored causal inference methods to advance understanding of the genetic causes and mechanisms underlying diverse diseases and their subtypes in ethnically diverse populations
Developing bioinformatic workflows that integrate population-scale genomics research with single cell experiments, to identify disease relevant cell types and states

What you bring along

PhD in genomics, statistical genomics, genetic epidemiology or a closely related discipline
Stage-appropriate track-record of high-impact research and publications in the field of genomics, multiomics, and/or single call analysis
Evidence of successful grant funding and managerial experience, depending on career stage
Demonstrable experience in several of the following areas: 1) Generation and/or analysis of high-throughput genomic data, 2) Genome-scale association analyses using large-scale whole-genome or whole-exome sequencing data, 3) High level of proficiency in computational genomics e.g, variant annotation
Aptitude for biological inference and clinical translation
Demonstrable extensive experience with principal programming languages in HPC or cloud enviroments
Desirable skills and experience: experience in integrating single cell ‘omics data, including sc-RNAseq or sc-ATACseq
High level of proficiency in the English language

What we offer you

A varied job in a forward-looking research institute
Pay group E13 TVöD VKA-K. The classification is based on qualifications, the respective experience level is calculated on the basis of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is stated for a full-time position without special or additional payments. The collective agreement can be found here.
Additional benefits customary in the public sector (including annual special payment, company pension scheme (VBL), capital-forming benefits)
Flexible working hours and the option of working remote
30 vacation days per year (with a five-day week)
Various support offers to balance work and family life (childcare, cooperation with voiio)
Very good training and further education opportunities
Mobile citizens' office on site
Corporate benefits (travel, leisure, shopping, etc.), Charité Gympass, JobRad
Very easily accessible and attractive workplace at the
Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine, Luisenstr. 65, 10117 Berlin

We live diversity!

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled and equivalent applicants will be given special consideration if they have the same qualifications and suitability.
We believe that diverse teams representing a wide range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enrich our research and work.

Please submit your application via our online application form with a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae (without photo, without age statement and without information about your marital status) and other relevant attachments (such as employer references, degree certificates, etc.) by September 15th, 2025, quoting the reference number 5181.

Note: If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of recognition of your degree in Germany with your application. The proof can be obtained via the anabin database. Please note that it may be necessary to obtain a certificate assessment from the ZAB. You can find more information here.

Proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is a prerequisite for employment for those born after 1970.

You can find more information about BIH here.

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Contact person

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact Prof Claudia Langenberg (claudia.langenberg@bih-charite.de) and Dr Maik Pietzner (maik.pietzner@bih-charite.de).

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