PhD Student in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Institute of Molecular Oncology and Functional Genomics at the DKTK partner site in Munich are seeking a motivated PhD candidate. The successful applicant will focus on investigating fundamental questions in cancer biology by integrating large-scale transcriptomic, genomic, and functional genomics datasets. This role involves working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside experimentalists and computational scientists. Candidates are expected to pursue an independent research project while contributing to the team's broader goals in personalized oncology.

• Conduct independent research on fundamental questions in cancer biology.
• Integrate and analyze large-scale transcriptomic, genomic, and functional genomics datasets.
• Collaborate closely with experimental and computational researchers within the team.
• Develop and apply computational methods for processing biological data.
• Contribute to the development of high-throughput screening technologies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and scientific discussions.