How to join the ICCB
Junior group leader positions
You are a computational scientist in an area related to our mission and on your step to scientific independence? If you are planning on applying for third-party funding, for example within the Emmy-Noether, ERC Starter, Max Eder, Sofja Kovalevskaja, or similar programmes, the ICCB might be the right place for you! Please get in touch with Roland Schwarz to find out if and how we can support you.
Postdoctoral Fellowships and MD/PhD positions
If you have would like to do your PhD with us or have recently obtained a PhD in a relevant area and are interested in working in one of the ICCB research groups, please have a look at some of the applications posted below or directly apply to the lab of interest via the Groups page.
Master students and interns
If you are looking for internships or opportunities to conduct your Master thesis research in one of the groups, please directly contact one of the group leaders via the Groups page.
Open positions - Schwarzlab
Cancer genomics and evolution
Schwarzlab - Cologne
Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Genomics
About the project
As a successful candidate you will lead national and international projects on AI and machine learning in cancer research. You will develop algorithms and models to investigate cancer evolution and chromosomal instability. A focus lies on the development of AI methods for improved phylogenetic reconstructions and feature space embeddings from complex genomics data. You will be embedded in a thriving interdisciplinary and collaborative team of bioinformaticians and clinicians at the University Hospital of Cologne.
About you
Ideal candidates will have a PhD and Masters degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics or a related field. A strong background in theoretical and/or applied machine learning and AI, and a strong interest in medical research is expected. Prior experience in cancer genomics is a plus. Successful candidates will show a strong work ethic and should be enthusiastic about working in a highly interdisciplinary environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team are required.
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About the position
We offer a competitive salary according to German E13 TVL 100%. Contracts are initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation. Applications should be submitted online here. The positions are to be filled as soon as possible; applications will be considered initially until July 20.
