Postdoc in bioinformatics to study transmissible cancers

Postdoctoral position

Application deadline: 16 Nov 2025

Institute: Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology
Country: Germany
More information: https://career.mpi-bremen.de/jobposting/a5697cec59a833bded496aa2af72837c6877acc60

Your profile: The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate about cancer evolution, microbiome and marine bivalves, and willing to learn, develop and apply state-of-the-art computational approaches. They will hold a PhD in a relevant subject, have a solid computational background, and be able to curate, analyse and interpret multi-omics data sets (i.e., genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, and environmental data integration). Experience in microbial ecology, cancer genomics, or marine biology is an asset but not a prerequisite for the position. The successful candidate should demonstrate collaborative skills, and a proven ability to manage complex datasets and contribute to manuscript preparation. Applicants should be fluent in English, have excellent scientific writing skills and should enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team.

What we offer: The position is offered for two years with a possible extension depending on available funding.The salary is according to the German system for public employees up to E14 TVöD Bund. You will be part of a motivating and supportive research group. The MPI for Marine Microbiology is home to a vibrant scientific community and provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities, as well as ample opportunities for professional development and networking. The Max Planck Society strives for equality and diversity. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disabilities. Personal data will be processed exclusively for the purpose of the selection procedure in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

Are you interested?
Deadline is November 16, 2025. Applications for this position will only be accepted via our online application portal.
For further information, you are very welcome to contact Dr Alicia L Bruzos abruzos@mpi-bremen.de.
For information about our institute, please visit our website at: https://www.mpi-bremen.de.

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