Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

Heidelberg University, Germany

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Heidelberg, BADEN W RTTEMBERG

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
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as soon as possible wanted at the Institute of Humangenetics for the the research group Translational Neuroscience (AG Althammer), 


  • Job-ID: V000012103
  • Field of application: Institut für Humangenetik
  • Location: Heidelberg
  • Start date: as soon as possible
  • Job Category: Science and teaching
  • Working hours: full-time (100%)
  • Published: 25.01.2024
  • Limitation:Temporary (24 monaths, extension is sought)
  • Contract:TV-L

Your Tasks

  • Independent analyses of bulk and RNAseq datasets from mouse, rat and human samples
  • Design and execution of experiments to investigate the pathophysiology of Prader-Willi syndrome
  • Supervision and mentoring of graduate students
  • Clinical-translational investigation using animal models, cell culture and human tissue

Your Profile

  • PhD in Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Biology or related field
  • 2+ years experience with bioinformatic analyses
  • Proficient expertise in programming (e. g. R, Matlab, Python) and experience in analyzing scRNAseq datasets
  • Good team player with good communication skills
  • Good command of the English language

What we offer

  • Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
  • Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment
  • Possibility of mobile working
  • Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
  • Regular team meetings and interdisciplinary cooperation 
  • Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
  • 30 days vacation
  • Sustainable travel: job ticket
  • Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
  • Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

Contact & Application

For further information please contact Derdinand Althammer by e-mail or phone.

Interested? 

We are looking forward receiving your application by e-mail.


Institut für Humangenetik
Dr. Ferdinand Althammer - Groupleader
Im Neuenheimer Feld 366
69120 Heidelberg
06221 56-5068
[email protected]

Please note that the UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infection Protection Act. Therefore, valid proof of measles immunity is required for all persons employed at the UKHD.

We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled persons are given priority in the case of equal suitability. The University Hospital aims to generally increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions are generally divisible, unless there are official or legal reasons to the contrary.


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