Postdoctoral Researcher (f/d/m)

Department of Human Genetics
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/d/m)

The Hannover Medical School (MHH), with about 10.000 employees the biggest company of Lower Saxony, is a university institution for research and teaching in the human and dental medicine and a university hospital of supra-maximum medical care. Research, teaching, medical care and administration work hand in hand in the integration model at the MHH-campus.

The Hannover Medical School, Department of Human Genetics (Group: Applied Genetics, Lead: PD Dr. med. Tim Ripperger, PhD) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Position (Scientist) to support their research focus regarding individuals with hereditary syndromes predisposing to hematopoietic malignancies. The position is integrated in the national care-for-rare research network MyPred - Network for young individuals with syndromes predisposing to myeloid malignancies that is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Your task

• Discovery and characterization of new genetic entities with predisposition to myeloid malignancies
• Understanding the process of malignant transformation and acquired genetic events to translate this knowledge into surveillance programs and treatment decisions for children with genetic predisposition to myeloid neoplasia
• Understanding functional and phenotypic differences of N-terminal and C-terminal RUNX1 variants in RUNX1-associated familial platelet disorder with associated myeloid malignancies

Our requirements

• University Degree (PhD in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Medicine, Bioinformatics, Bio-Mathematics, or a related discipline)
• Strong background in molecular biology and human genetics, commitment and work ethic
• Experience in next-generation-sequencing application and analysis
• Experience in establishing novel molecular methods
• Very good written and oral English and German skills
• Beneficial would be programming skills (e.g., R, Python, Perl, C, or C++)

We offer

• Collegial onboarding in a stimulating research environment with a motivated and interdisciplinary team
• An exciting project with cutting-edge technologies at the interface of basic research and translational medicine
• Temporary full-time position with one of the largest employers in Lower Saxony and an excellent university hospital
• Remuneration according to TV-L
• Personal and professional development opportunities - supported by our diverse internal and external training and continuing education programs
• An excellent range of sports, counseling and preventive care programs - because your health is close to our hearts

You have any questions beforehand?
Tim Ripperger
0511 532 19842

Apply now here:
Reference number 3038
Apply until: 03/16/2025