Postdoctoral Researcher – AI-based Multi-Omics in Computational Biomedicine (m/f/d)

Stammzellbiologie

38.5 hours

Fixed term of 36 months

as of 01.04.2026

Eingruppierung gemäß TV-L

Application deadline 31.03.2026

          
            Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
 Department of Stem Cell Biology
Dr. Pooja Gupta
 Kussmaulallee 4
 91054 Erlangen
          
        

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Dr. Pooja Gupta
Group Leader
Telefon: 09131 85-42840

Postdoctoral Researcher – AI-based Multi-Omics in Computational Biomedicine (m/f/d)

Published since: 23.02.2026
Job-Id: 12389

Dr. Pooja Gupta
Group Leader
Telefon: 09131 85-42840

                Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
 Department of Stem Cell Biology
Dr. Pooja Gupta
 Kussmaulallee 4
 91054 Erlangen
              

Postdoctoral Researcher – AI-based Multi-Omics in Computational Biomedicine (m/f/d)
Published since: 23.02.2026
Job-Id: 12389

Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
 Department of Stem Cell Biology
Dr. Pooja Gupta
 Kussmaulallee 4
 91054 Erlangen

Contact person
Dr. Pooja Gupta
Group Leader
Telefon: 09131 85-42840

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Who we are:

Patient care at the highest level, excellent research and teaching, and cutting-edge medicine and diagnostics – that is Universitätsklinikum Erlangen. With more than 10,000 highly qualified employees, we are one of the largest employers in the region and continue to grow. Through scientific excellence and strong commitment, we offer our patients innovative and future-oriented treatment options and actively contribute to medical progress.

The Department of Stem Cell Biology at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a newly established research group in Bioinformatics for Multi-Omics. The position is embedded in a BMFTR-funded project focused on AI-driven integration of multi-omics data to study complex comorbidities, with a particular focus on Parkinson’s disease (PD) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Your tasks:

Develop and apply AI models (e.g., graph neural networks, variational autoencoders) for integrative multi-omics analysis
Construct and analyze molecular interaction networks across e.g. transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data
Perform biomarker discovery and simulation-based perturbation analyses
Collaborate with clinicians and experimental scientists in a translational research environment
Publish research findings in high-impact journals and contribute to open-source software

Essential experience/qualifications:

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or a related field
Strong background in machine learning and statistical modeling
At least 1–3 years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in computational life sciences
Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Experience with multi-omics data integration
Proficiency in Python/R and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Strong interest in translational biomedical research

We offer a highly interdisciplinary research environment, access to state-of-the-art computational infrastructure, and close collaboration with national and international partners.

We offer:

A secure and stable position with all the benefits of a public sector collective agreement, including additional pension coverage through the Federal and State Pension Scheme (VBL), as a system-relevant public employer
An interesting and varied position in a motivated and open-minded team
Structured onboarding and qualified training
A comprehensive health promotion program
Salary classification according to the collective agreement for the public service of the German states (TV-L), depending on qualifications and personal requirements

All benefits at UKER

Working at UKER

We are one of the best hospitals in Germany and one of the largest employers in Middle Franconia. Our success is down to the dedication and daily efforts of our more than 10,000 highly qualified employees in a wide range of different professions. We at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen appreciate that each and every one of our employees are important if we are to continue to provide cutting-edge medicine, conduct excellent research and offer patient care at the highest possible standard.

We look forward to hearing from you if you looking for a job that makes a valuable contribution to society and you are excited about the opportunity to shape cutting-edge medical care with us now and in the future!

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