PhD and postdoc opportunities - May 2025

New calls with deadlines in June/July

Postdoc at the Center for Computational and Theoretical Biology

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

The position will be available to start as soon as possible (latest 2025-09-01) and will be fixed term for a period to end on 2027-02-28.

Duties/responsibilities:

  • Development of a fitness landscape model for Fabry Disease
  • Quantitative estimation of fitness based on genetic variants
  • Finding imaging-biomarkers that correlate with fitness in Fabry Disease
  • Integration of phenotyping data from automated image analysis
  • Connecting the fitness proxies to theoretical models of fitness landscapes

Qualifications:

  • A PhD in biology, mathematics, computer science, physics, or comparable (required)
  • Experience in computational biology (preferably genomic data handling and image analysis)
  • Programming skills in python, julia, R or similar
  • Strong communication skills and interest in interdisciplinary work
  • Knowledge about the theoretical models of fitness landscapes and their analysis (beneficial)

Deadline: 1 July 2025

More info and application HERE

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Postdoctoral Researcher – image analysis/bioinformatics - Spatio-temporal genome and oncogene organization in cancer 80 - 100 %
Sarcoma and Anesthetics Research Department, Balgrist University Hospital

This position offers an exciting opportunity to visualize and decipher the spatio-temporal organization of the genome and oncogenes in cancer. Join our dynamic team, which focuses on aggressive pediatric bone cancers, particularly on Ewing sarcoma.

In a recent study, we demonstrated how the STAG2 mutation, prevalent in this cancer, alters the formation of chromatin loops, resulting in increased invasive properties of mutated cells (Surdez et al. 2021, Cancer Cell). Currently, we are leveraging super-resolution microscopy and innovative molecular technologies to decipher and perturb these mechanisms in live cancer cell models.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be responsible for analyzing confocal and super-resolution microscopy data related to spatio-temporal genome and oncogene regulation. The role also involves comparing Hi-ChIP data with imaging data and developing computational tools to analyze and visualize chromatin conformation and oncogene regulation. Working closely with biologists, you will utilize cutting-edge computational approaches to model and decipher these mechanisms at the real-time scale.

More info and application HERE

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical Research 100 %
Institute of Anatomy, Universitat Zurich

We recently pioneered new tools for targeted genomic integration to generate custom transgenic lines and endogenously tag proteins of interest (Naert, et al., BioRxiv, 2024). We will employ these tools in combination with advanced imaging techniques and analysis tools (Naert, et al., Development, 2021) to explore the in vivo functions of proteins related to congenital diseases, including genetic kidney diseases and ciliopathies.

Your main objective will be to conduct innovative research into the molecular mechanisms of genetic diseases employing novel models and genome engineering in Xenopus. You will use key technologies, such as light-sheet imaging, live imaging, automated image analysis, CRISPR knockout or integration in Xenopus embryos. You are welcome to contribute your own ideas and actively shape the project.

You will work in collaboration with PhD candidates and supervise junior group members or Master students. You will also be introduced to and participate in the teaching activities of the Institute (i.e. Practical Laboratory and Histology courses) to gain academic teaching credentials.

More info and application HERE

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PhD position in AI for Cancer Genomics 100 %
Department of Quantitative Biomedicine, Medical Informatics

The Wicki Lab (at the University and University Hospital of Zurich) and the Krauthammer lab (at the University of Zurich) are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join a recently established team from both labs working on the AI Tumorboard project improving precision oncology. The candidate will develop and apply novel AI models for the analysis of multi-omic data to advance cancer treatment decisions.

The goal of this position is to combine genomics and machine-learning approaches to improve personalised cancer care. Key focus areas are:

  • Genomic foundation models for processing multi-omic data of cancer patients
  • Liquid biopsy for disease monitoring
  • Developing predictive models integrating multi-omics and clinical data in order to identify clinically actionable biomarkers and to support treatment decisions
  • Collaborating closely with oncologists and data scientists to align data analysis tools with clinical workflows and real-world needs.

More info and application HERE

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Postdoc on Experimental Bone Biomechanics
project: "ChildBone: A novel digital twin to assess bone strength in children”

Line manager: Prof Enrico Dall'Ara
Start: September 2025 (or until November 2025)
Duration: 34 months
Position open to international researchers

Application deadline: 30/06/2025

More info and application HERE

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Postdoc on Computational Bone Biomechanics
project: "ChildBone: A novel digital twin to assess bone strength in children”

Line manager: Dr Xinshan Li

Start: September 2025 (or until November 2025)
Duration: 34 months
Position open to international researchers

Application deadline: 30/06/2025

More info and application HERE

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PhD scholarship on Virtual Human Twin for predicting bone adaptation due to pharmacological and biomechanical treatments
project: Virtual Human and Mouse Twins for Osteoporosis (VMHTs-OP)

Supervisors: Prof Enrico Dall'Ara and Dr Vee San Cheong

Start: October 2025 (but possibility to start in March 2026 if position is not filled by October)
Duration: 3.5 years-> Requirement: UK Home Student (more details here)

Application deadline: open until filled

More info and application HERE

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Postdoc Position in Modelling at Different Scales of Life
University of Amsterdam

We are inviting applications for a post-doctoral research position focused on understanding how the microbiome influences early childhood health. This project explores the complex interplay of microbiome, culture, socioeconomics, behaviour, and environment during the first 1000 days of life—and how these factors impact the risk of obesity and dental caries in vulnerable populations. By uncovering these mechanisms, we aim to reduce health disparities from an early age.

Application deadline: 31 August 2025

More info and application HERE



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