2026 Postdoc Position in Bioinformatics/Molecular Microbiology at the Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

The Institute of Virology is seeking a Postdoc Position in Bioinformatics/Molecular Microbiology. 

Your Tasks:

• Development and establishment of a metagenomic sequencing workflow for tick-borne pathogens
• Development and implementation of bioinformatic algorithms and software tools
• Characterization of tick-borne pathogens
• Molecular/microbiological wet-lab work  
• active involvement in and contributions to cluster activities, workshops, and outreach events
• Contribution to scientific publications and presentations at national and international conferences

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Freiburg
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyUniversity of Freiburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• an exciting interdisciplinary environment within internationally renowned researchers at a newly established Excellence Cluster 
• structured support and supervision for your scientific and career development 
• a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive research community, including initial University and cluster-specific onboarding support 
• Opportunities for further education, attendance at conferences, and professional networking 
• Employment will be limited 36 months
• Salary according to TV-L

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant subject area (Bioinformatics, Biology/Microbiology)
• Skills in molecular analytics (particularly next-generation sequencing technology) and bioinformatic analyses (mapping, variant calling, de novo assemblies, phylogenies)
• very good knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g. python, R, Java), workflow systems (snakemake/nextflow), and unix systems
• Prior knowledge in basic microbiological techniques e.g. virus isolation/culture and BSL-2/-3 experience is advantageous
• Team spirit and communication skills
• Interest in interdisciplinary research and clinical applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team 
• proficient written and spoken English
• Experience in scientific writing (publications) is an advantage 

Application Documents

• Cover letter
• CV
• Relevant certificates/transcripts
• If applicable, publication list

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please upload your application including your Application Documents to the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Universitätsklinikum Freiburg webpage.