Julia Metzger

University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher/Scientific Coordinator position in the newly established Research Integration Unit VETCODE (“From Code to Clinic: Pattern Recognition Across Biological Scales in Skeletal Development and Disease”). The project sits at the intersection of veterinary systems biology , genomics , bioinformatics , multi-omics , epigenomics , single-cell data , machine learning , and multiscale data integration . The successful candidate will help bridge genetics, epigenetics, pathology, imaging-derived data, and clinical phenotypes to study the molecular and developmental mechanisms underlying skeletal dysplasia and developmental deformities in companion animals. This is a hybrid scientific coordination and research role. Responsibilities include coordinating activities within VETCODE, supporting pilot projects, contributing to integrative analytical approaches for multi-omics, imaging, histological, and clinical data, assisting with sequencing analyses (including RNA-seq, epigenomic datasets, and single-cell data), helping develop AI-assisted pattern recognition methods, and contributing to publications and grant applications, especially to the German Research Foundation (DFG) . Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a university degree and a PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Veterinary Medicine (Approbation), or a related field. Strong English is required, good German is required, and experience or strong interest in bioinformatic, statistical, and data-analytical methods is expected. R and/or Python skills are required; knowledge of systems biology, gene regulation, epigenomics, machine learning, or multiscale data integration is an advantage. Funding and contract: the position is paid according to EG 13/EG 14 TV-L , up to 39.8 hours per week, initially for 2.5 years with possible extension. The employer also mentions a special annual bonus, flexible working hours, 30 days of holiday, pension provision, discounted meals, sports access, and training opportunities. Application deadline: 2026-06-30 . Apply through the university online portal using the usual documents.