The research group ”Systems Medicine in Psychiatry“ at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Medical Center Freiburg, is looking for a 

PhD Candidate Bioinformatics, Data Science or Related Areas (m/f/d)

This PhD project is embedded in BMFTR-funded project „Systems Medicine in Psychiatry – Advancing Treatment Response through Mulit-Omics Approaches and Multi-Modal Biomarkers“. The project aims to improve treatment algorithms, particularly for depression, through multimodal predictors, including clinical variables and multi-omics data (e.g. DNA methylation, gene expression, protein expression). 

We offer:

• an exciting position within a highly motivated multidisciplinary team
• close mentorship and training opportunities
• a collaborative national and international network
• a fully-funded position, with additional benefits (e.g. travel funds, family support)
• UKF employment benefits

Your Tasks:

• quality control and preprocessing of genetic, epigenetic, and transcriptomic data
• statistical analysis and integration of multi-omics datasets
• Implementation, optimization, and application of novel methods
• analysis, interpretation, presentation, and publication of research data
• Participation in administrative tasks within the group

Your Profile:

• a strong interest in translational, data-focused research in psychiatry and the goal to pursue a career in academia

• completed Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Medicine, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline

• experience in programming, preferably R

  

• excellent organizational and communication skills

• proficiency in written and spoken English

The position is limited to 5 years. After completion of the PhD, the position can be held for an early postdoctoral phase, until the 5 year limit. 

Please submit your complete application (motivation letter, CV, publication record, certificates/degrees, one or two references) by July 22th, 2025, via our online platform.

For questions please contact:

Dr. Lea Zillich
Group Leader
lea.zillich@uniklinik-freiburg.de