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Heidelberg University

PhD Position in Evolutionary Genomics at Heidelberg University Heidelberg University in Germany

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PhD

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Computer Science

Funding

A 3-year PhD position is available immediately, with possible extension. The post does not specify stipend amount or tuition coverage; it is a temporary full-time research position and is not funded through an EU programme.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Germany

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Heidelberg University

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Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Deep Learning
Biology
Single-cell Analysis
Neuropsychology
Statistics
Bioinformatic
Regulatory Genomics
Spatial Transcriptomic

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About this position

Heidelberg University’s Center for Molecular Biology (ZMBH), Germany, is advertising a PhD position in evolutionary genomics in the group of Henrik Kaessmann.

The project sits at the intersection of biology, bioinformatics, computational genomics, and experimental molecular biology. The lab studies the origins and molecular evolution of organs in mammals and other vertebrates, with a strong focus on the evolution of gene expression and its regulatory basis. Current research uses comparative genomics datasets such as single-cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq, and increasingly incorporates AI and deep learning.

Possible projects may involve generating new datasets with cutting-edge methods such as long-read spatial transcriptomics, analyzing expression evolution across organs and species, and characterizing candidate evolutionary changes using organoid and mouse models, CRISPR-based approaches, and synthetic genomics. The successful candidate will help shape the exact project based on their interests, expertise, and skills.

The position is described as a 3-year PhD appointment with possible extension, available immediately. The working language is English, and the environment is highly international and collaborative.

Eligibility highlights: the post seeks a highly qualified, motivated candidate with a strong interest in evolutionary questions and either experimental genomics, computational/bioinformatics, or both. The listing mentions biological sciences background at undergraduate, bachelor, or master level.

How to apply: send a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact details of three references to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The deadline shown on the listing is 2026-11-30.

Funding details

A 3-year PhD position is available immediately, with possible extension. The post does not specify stipend amount or tuition coverage; it is a temporary full-time research position and is not funded through an EU programme.

What's required

Applicants should be highly qualified, motivated, and enthusiastic with a keen interest in evolutionary questions and aptitude for experimental molecular/genomics work, computational/bioinformatics analyses, or both. The post lists biological sciences training at undergraduate, bachelor, or master level as acceptable background. English working language is required; projects will be tailored to the candidate’s interests and expertise.

How to apply

Email a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact details of three references to Henrik Kaessmann. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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