Janine Gote-Schniering

University of Bern is recruiting two PhD students in the Gote-Schniering Lab for a Swiss National Science Foundation Starting Grant project focused on chronic lung diseases . Position 1: Systems Immunology of Immune Ageing in Lung Fibrosis This project investigates how immune ageing affects lung repair and contributes to pulmonary fibrosis. The work combines single-cell and spatial transcriptomics/proteomics , functional assays, mechanistic perturbation experiments, ex vivo 3D lung tissue culture models, and in vivo mouse models. It sits at the interface of immunology , lung biology , tissue regeneration , and systems medicine . Position 2: Radio-Multiomics for Chronic Lung Diseases This project develops computational approaches that integrate multiomics (sc/snRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, highly multiplexed immunofluorescence) with radiological/radiomic imaging and CT-derived features. The role emphasizes bioinformatics , computational biology , machine learning , deep learning , and precision medicine. Eligibility highlights: For the first project, a Master’s degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Immunology, or a related field is required, along with experience in cell culture, molecular biology, and/or immunology. For the second project, a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required, plus strong programming and data analysis skills (Python/R). For both positions, strong motivation for interdisciplinary biomedical research and excellent English communication skills are expected. Experience with single-cell/spatial omics, microscopy, mouse models, radiomics, or machine learning is an advantage. Funding and terms: The positions are 100% fixed-term PhD roles funded through an SNSF Starting Grant project. No stipend amount is listed. Application window: Deadline is 2026-05-10 . Start date is 2026-06-01 . How to apply: Send a single PDF containing your motivation letter, CV, academic record with grades, BSc and MSc diplomas, and two reference letters to [email protected] .