registration number:
fb20-0007-wmz-2026
Entry date: 2026-04-01
Application deadline: 2026-02-01
Salary: E 14 TV-H
Duration:
3 years 9 months
Volume of employment: fulltime
The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.
The Department of Medicine, Translational Inflammation Research Division & Core Facility for Single Cell Multiomics, Head: Prof. Holger Garn, is currently accepting applications for a
PostDoc position for a Bioinformatician
The position is offered for a period of 3 years and 9 months. The starting date is April 1st 2026. The position is full-time with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV‑H E 14).
The Translational Inflammation Research Division & Core Facility for Single Cell Multiomics is part of the newly established Transregional Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 425 “DEFINE”
(). This multidisciplinary research consortium unites leading scientists in different areas of medicine, molecular biology, immunology, and systems research to uncover dynamic molecular and cellular mechanisms related to dysfunction of desmosomes by combining translational approaches and cutting-edge technologies.
The central project CP1 supports researchers in planning, conduct and evaluation of single cell multiomics and transcriptome analyses.
The overall goal of subproject CP1 is to support research teams of the CRC consortium from the development of optimal preanalytical workflows over the implementation of diverse single cell multiomics experiments and transctiptome analyses related to their specific research questions and finally the conduct of bioinformatic analyses of the obtained high-dimensional data sets. Moreover, PhD students and principal investigators of the consortium shall be educated and trained in aspects of single cell technologies and bioinformatic analytical approaches and procedures with focus on the evaluation of single cell sequencing data.
Tasks:
- Performing bioinformatic analyses for single cell multiomics and transcriptome studies
- Advising consortium members on optimal biometric and logistic planning of experiments with single cell sequencing and transcriptome analyses
- Support in the implementation of single cell multiomics and transcriptome experiments
- Development and establishment of standard operation procedures (SOPs) for above-mentioned processes
- Communication and coordination of the experimental and analytical progress with CRC research teams and national and international collaboration partners
- Education and training of consortium members on bioinformatic procedures and approaches
This is a project position that is not limited in duration in accordance with § 2 sec 1 WissZeitVG.
Profile:
- MSc-degree or equivalent and PhD degree in bioinformatics or another life science discipline, the latter with strong expertise in bioinformatic procedures
- Proven experience in R and Python-based single cell multiomics and transcriptome bioinformatics
- Strong interest in immunology/autoimmunity and translational biomedical research
- Hands-on experience in performing single cell and bulk transcriptome experiments is an advantage
- Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
We offer:
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities at Marburg University
- A highly collaborative international research environment
- Close exchange with researchers from Würzburg, Munich and other sites being part of this CRC
- Ticket for free use of public transport in Hesse ()
- Family service, Career development (training), College sports center (sports programs) etc.
Contact for more Information Prof. Dr. Holger Garn
+49 6421-28 66040
We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.
Please apply by February 1st 2026 using the application-button below. Please include the following documents: Cover letter explaining your motivation and preferred project/working group; Curriculum vitae; Copies of academic degrees and transcripts; Contact information for 2–3 academic references.