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PhD and Postdoc Positions in Human Genetics and Computational Genetics at University Hospital Bonn University Hospital Bonn in Germany
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 6, 2026
Country
Germany
University
University Hospital Bonn

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PhD and Postdoc positions are available in Human Genetics and Computational Genetics at the Institute of Human Genetics, University Hospital Bonn (UKB), within the University of Bonn – ImmunoSensation³ environment in Bonn, Germany.
The PhD project focuses on developing and validating computational approaches to characterize host genetic control of viral infections using large biobank cohorts such as UK Biobank and All of Us. The postdoctoral project focuses on systematic analysis of large-scale human genetic data using polygenic risk scores, Mendelian randomization, and machine learning/artificial intelligence to identify risk factors for complex diseases.
PhD eligibility: a Master's degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Applied Informatics, Mathematics, or a related discipline, plus programming skills and interest in computational genetics.
Postdoc eligibility: a PhD in Computational Genetics, Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field, plus documented experience with large genetic datasets.
Funding: PhD position at 65% TV-L13 for 3 years; postdoctoral researcher position at TV-L13 for 3 years.
Application deadline: 6 September 2026. Apply by email to Prof. Dr. Kerstin Ludwig at [email protected] with a single PDF containing your motivation letter, CV, academic degrees, and transcripts. Use the subject line “application Ludwig lab - PhD” or “application Ludwig lab - PostDoc”.
Research keywords: human genetics, computational genetics, bioinformatics, biobank cohorts, viral infections, polygenic risk scores, Mendelian randomization, machine learning, AI, complex diseases.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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