Switzerland Job Openings

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW

Postdoc Scientist in Clinical Bioinformatics (80–100 %)

Muttenz

FULL TIME

October 15, 2024

Postdoc Scientist in Clinical Bioinformatics (80–100 %)

School of Life Sciences FHNW, Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

Teaching, research and practice – we connect

Your tasks

We seek an expert in clinical bioinformatics to make a significant impact on the daily diagnostic routines of hospitals. The successful candidate will be critical in integrating diverse OMICs datasets to predict drug responses for molecular tumor boards, directly impacting patient care and treatment strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with clinicians and develop cutting-edge machine-learning models to prioritize cancer therapies. By joining our dynamic research lab, the candidate will not only contribute to its ground-breaking research, but also shape the future direction and success of the lab. This role is perfect for a driven individual who is ready to advance their career while making a tangible difference in the fight against cancer.

Key tasks in this postdoctoral position are:

develop a machine learning algorithm for predicting drug responses in clinics
identify and utilize alternative splicing changes in cancer
explore cancer genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and epigenetics data
help teaching bioinformatics topics
assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals and publications

The contract is limited to one year with the option to extend.

Your profile

Ph D in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or equivalent
practical knowledge in machine learning and cancer genomics
excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, German would be a plus
highly motivated, seeking independence
team player

Your prospects:

The FHNW School of Life Sciences offers state-of-the-art technical, laboratory and office facilities. Contributing to the school’s highly motivating working environment – which is second to none – are its collaboration with a large number of companies and institutions in Switzerland and abroad, a widely varied programme of scientific events, and daily contact with young students in research and teaching. The FHNW is also committed to equal opportunities and the compatibility of private and professional life.

Your benefits:

Wide range of university sports
Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films
Established implementation of equal pay
Targeted promotion of doctoral projects
Annual working time (42 hours/week) with the option of part-time and teleworking
Mentoring programme for career development

Start Date: per 2025 2 1 or immediately, ending on 2026 1 31 .

Apply online

Your workplace

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz

Any questions?

About the position:
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Kahraman, , Contact: +41 61 228 62 23

About the recruiting process:
Cristina Kabas, HR Manager, Contact: +41 61 228 54 02

Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application with the contact details of two or three references.

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