Postdoctoral Researcher at University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Institute of Cardiogenetics 2026, Lübeck, Germany

University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Institute of Cardiogenetics (Campus Lübeck), is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Lübeck, Germany. Qualification: PhD. Application deadline: 25 November 2026.

Job Details

Company: University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Institute of Cardiogenetics (Campus Lübeck)

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Location: Lübeck, Germany

Experience Tier: Postdoc

Qualification: PhD

Start Date: Targeted from 1 January 2027

Appointment: Initial three-year appointment

Pay Grade: TV-L E13

Working Hours: Full-time 38.5 h/week; part-time models possible

Job Reference Number: 29442

Project Details

Collaborative inflammatory-disease and cardiogenetics projects within the Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation (PMI) cluster, working closely with the Clinic of Dermatology.

  • Close involvement in the PMI Project “Sex Diversity in CID”
  • Participation in the “PMI Cluster of Excellence – DFG EXC 2167/2” and the German Center of Cardiovascular Research (DZHK)

Job Description

The institute combines life science, bioinformatics and cardiovascular medicine to understand molecular mechanisms of heart disease and translate insights toward preclinical approaches. The postdoc joins an interdisciplinary team on ambitious inflammatory-disease research with genetic and molecular validation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply methods from molecular epidemiology to WGS and scRNA Seq data
  • In silico annotations of genomics findings
  • Perform statistical data analysis, data integration, and visualization and contribute to the publication of research findings and research grant applications
  • Provide support to interdisciplinary team members
  • Close involvement in the PMI Project “Sex Diversity in CID”

Eligibility Criteria

  • A PhD (or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field) is required
  • A strong background in bioinformatics, computational biology, data sciences, or a related field, with knowledge of biology, is required

Required Skills

  • Experience integrating in vivo omics datasets with experimental validation of genetic/molecular findings
  • Statistical methods from genetic epidemiology where relevant
  • Statistical and bioinformatic skills
  • Knowledge of reproducible workflow systems (e.g. Nextflow, Snakemake) and version control tools is appreciated
  • Strong communication skills, with a passion for interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of German is an advantage

How to Apply

We look forward to receiving your application by 25 November 2026. Please quote the job reference number 29442 in your application.

Additional Information

UKSH emphasises cutting-edge research within a major German university-hospital employer.

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Applications are due by 25 November 2026, quoting job reference number 29442.