Postdoctoral Researcher – image analysis/bioinformatics - Spatio-temporal genome and oncogene organization in cancer

University of Zurich
Zürich, Zurich
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Your responsibilities

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.

Your profile

  • PhD or advanced experience in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Strong expertise in microscopy imaging analysis and bioinformatics, including experience in handling and analyzing high-dimensional data and various types of imaging data.
  • Strong programming skills in R, MATLAB, or Python and experience with machine learning models.
  • Solid understanding of the latest trends and methods in bioinformatics, super-resolution and confocal microscopy imaging.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating motivation and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.
  • Experience in scientific writing and publishing papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Knowledge in cancer biology and / or 3D genome organization is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with the analysis and interpretation of multiomics data is a plus.

What we offer

Join us in unraveling this novel aspect of cancer biology and making a meaningful impact in the field. This is an 80-100 % Postdoctoral Researcher position funded for an initial term of 2 years with a competitive salary / benefits and possibility of renewal.

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