The Junior Research Group "Brain Mosaicism and Tumorigenesis" headed by Dr. Pei-Chi Wei is seeking for the next possible date a PhD Student in Cancer Breaksome.
Goals of the PhD Project
- Map and classify RS-mediated and naturally occurring DSBs in distinct cancer cell types
- Integrate multi-omics datasets (DSB maps, replication timing/direction, transcription orientation, and R-loop profiles) to identify cancer-type-specific vulnerabilities
- Generate engineered cancer cell lines (in collaboration with a technician) and design hypothesis-driven analyses to identify targetable mechanisms of genomic instability
- Contribute to developing reverse-translational strategies for therapeutic interventions in osteosarcoma and breast cancer
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Summary
- Application DeadlineNovember 11, 2025
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
- Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
- Access to international research networks
- Doctoral salary with the usual social benefits
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Flexible working hours
- Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
- Family-friendly working environment
- Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
- Unleash your full potential: targeted training and mentoring through the DKFZ International PhD Program and DKFZ Career Service
- Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being
Requirements
- Major in biology, bioinformatics, or related fields (genetics, genomics, bioengineering, applied mathematics)
- Obtained or will obtain a Master’s degree in the above fields
- (For biologists) Intermediate programming skills in R or Python and prior experience analyzing omics datasets are advantageous
- (For bioinformatic-mathematic trait) Good performance in biology courses at university
- Proficient in English (spoken and written)
- Self-motivated, committed, and capable of independent as well as collaborative work
Note: The PhD project will focus on computational and experimental analyses of cancer cell lines; animal experiments will be performed by collaborating labs.
Application Documents
Interested candidates should submit:
- A CV, cover letter,
- Academic transcripts, and
- Contact details of two references
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
November 11, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) on jobs.dkfz.de to apply
Contact: Dr. Pei-Chi Wei
For more information, kindly visit DKFZ scholarship webpage.
