Staff Scientist for Spatial Omics

„Research for a life without cancer“ is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

The Single-cell Open Lab at the German Cancer Research Center is seeking from January 2025 a Staff Scientist for Spatial Omics.

We are offering a position for a research scientist as part of the Health and Life Science Alliance Heidelberg-Mannheim. Our lab establishes new methods in spatial and single-cell omics and offers support and training for our users. In this way, we work with over 40 research groups in numerous exciting projects. Thus, we offer an inspiring and diverse work environ­ment.

• Planning and designing complex projects allowing for an integrative data analysis
• Establishing spatially resolved multiomics data with single-cell resolution across platforms
• Performing experimental workflows with initial QC
• Data and project management

We are looking for candidates with a university degree in life science, preferably with a PhD. The candidates should have experience and very good knowlegde of single-cell sequencing and imaging techniques such as sequential IF or multiplex FISH. We also expect a solid background in histology and cancer biology. Previous work in the single-cell field is certainly an advantage and skills in (image) data analysis are a plus.

Flexibility, self-motivation and innovative thinking are required for the successful implementation of your work. This also includes excellent communication and organizational skills as well as proficiency in English.

• Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and oppor­tunities for inter­national networking at the highest level
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
• Possibility of part-time work
• Family-friendly working environ­ment
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
• Our Corporate Health Manage­ment Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being