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Postdoctoral position in Computational biology / Data Science

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Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

Empa's Laboratory 'Particles-Biology Interactions' and its group 'Multi-omics for healthcare materials' are looking for a candidate for an interdisciplinary project on the development of new computational approaches for improving safety and sustainability of (nano)materials based on publicly available data and tools, including omics data, and integration of novel methods for replacing animal testing. The project involves collaborations with several leading European research groups and experts in the field.

Your tasks

Your profile

We are looking for a candidate with: 

• PhD in computational biology or related field
• Background in computational biology, bioinformatics or a related field 
• Strong programming and statistical knowledge, including machine learning 
• Excellent communication skills with a good command of the English language

• Familiarity with Safe and Sustainable by Design methods and tools 
• Familiarity with datasets and models for health and environmental impact assessment 
• Interest in mechanisms of disease development 
• Expertise in network analysis 
• Experience with omics data analysis

Our offer

We offer: 

• A highly interdisciplinary and supportive environment with a cutting-edge research project 
• Support for further career development 
• A strong international network

We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.

SarahStüdli,
Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner

Empa as an employer

Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities

Creating added value for society

International, multicultural working environment

Freedom to create and develop

Culture of inclusion and respect

Excellent balance between different areas of life

Multiple award-winning and certified employer

Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.

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