Postdoc in Molecular Pathology Diagnostics in Personalized Medicine at Heidelberg University 2026

A Postdoc position is being sought at the Molecular Pathology Diagnostics in Personalized Medicine (MPZ: Heidelberg University Hospital).

Your tasks

• Analysis of molecular genetic data and reporting within the framework of routine molecular pathology diagnostics
• Supporting and independently managing translational research projects
• Participation in interdisciplinary tumor boards (MTB)

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorHeidelberg University
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyHeidelberg University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Goal-oriented individual training and further education opportunities
• Working with state-of-the-art techniques / technical equipment (Next-Generation Sequencing)
• Option for mobile working
• Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
• Possibility of habilitation
• Opportunities for scientific publication are offered and supported.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, scientists, and laboratory staff.
• (Partial) project management / project responsibility possible for suitable candidates 
• Salary according to collective agreement TV-L E13, attractive company pension scheme
• 30 days of vacation
• Sustainable travel: Job ticket (Germany ticket)
• Family-friendly work environment: Cooperations for childcare, subsidies for children's holiday care, advice for employees with family members in need of care.
• Diverse health, prevention and sports programs

Requirements

• Completed university degree in a natural science (e.g., biology, molecular medicine, molecular biology) and doctorate
• 1-2 years of experience in molecular pathology and/or translational cancer research
• NGS experience: Panel sequencing, whole-exome sequencing (WES) and/or high-throughput gene expression analysis
• Experience in the analysis of high-dimensional data in diagnostics and research
• Basic knowledge of robotics, bioinformatics and the R programming language is advantageous.
• German language skills at level C1
• English language skills for writing scientific texts and presentations
• Safe use of Microsoft Office
• Strong teamwork skills, independence, sense of responsibility and flexibility
• Mobility (the work takes place in different laboratories and initially also in different buildings on the Neuenheimer Feld campus) 

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the online application system.

For more information, kindly visit the Heidelberg University webpage.