Postdoc in Biology and Bioinformatics, DKFZ partner site in Dresden, Germany

Position: Postdoc in Biology and Bioinformatics

Department: DKTK partner site Dresden – Radiation Oncology

Code number: 2022-0404

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

Together with university partners at seven renowned partner sites, we have established the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK).
For the partner site of DKTK Dresden the German Cancer Research Center is seeking a postdoc in biology and bioinformatics.

Job description:

The investigation of radiation-induced brain injury is one focus of our group “Translational Radiation Oncology” led by Prof. Mechthild Krause. The use of the experimental beam line at University Proton Therapy Dresden and an interdisciplinary research team are excellent prerequisites for this clinically relevant research. We are working at the interface of medicine, biology and physics using innovative bioinformatics and image analyses methods. For this purpose, we rely on an established network of vivid collaborations on our campus, e.g. with specialists for image analyses methods, modeling and machine learning approaches.

We search for a highly motivated postdoc to join our team. The successful candidate will work on:

• Highly relevant translational research questions within an interdisciplinary team of biologists, physicians and physicists 
• Curation and analyses of MALDI-imaging data in combination with associated histology and medical imaging data to study causes and mechanisms of (proton) radiation induced brain injury
• Implementation, testing and deploying of state-of-the-art methods for co-registration of the mentioned multi-modal data sets 
• Conception and performance of new innovative project ideas, including animal studies using precise proton radiation
• Grants writing and supervision of students

Successful candidates will find an open and interdisciplinary environment with the spirit of mutual support and have the possibility to develop their own profile.

For additional information please check the job offer.
Application deadline: 06.12.2022