About us:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join the newly established Neuroepigenetics and Data Science group of Prof. Alena van Bömmel at the Biomedical Center of the Medical Faculty of the LMU. Our group develops new algorithms for multi-omics data integration at the intersection of data science and neuroepigenetics, aiming to unravel the complex mechanisms underlying brain cell function and neurodegenerative diseases. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.

We are looking for you:

PhD candidate – Bioinformatics – Neuroepigenetics and Data Science (m/f/x)

in München

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Exploratory data analysis of large-scale genomic datasets
• Development of novel algorithms for multi-omics data integration
• Contribution to scientific publications and presentations
• Collaboration with other researchers

Your qualifications:

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Mathematics or a related field
• Strong programming skills in R or Python
• Proficiency in Linux and high-performance computing (HPC) systems is a plus.
• Experience with NGS data analysis (e.g. RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, WGBS, ChIP-seq) is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis and interpret complex datasets
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong written and spoken English skills

Benefits:

We are offering a PhD position (65%) for three years focusing on the development of algorithms for multi-omics data integration in the context of neuroepigenetics. The successful candidate will work on a project investigating the epigenetic regulatory mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases using multi-omics single-cell and bulk sequencing data.

• A stimulating and collaborative research environment within a newly established group
• An open research environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training within the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences
• Working place at an interdisciplinary institute, which hosts groups from the LMU Munich, the TU Munich, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Disease (DZNE). Many of these groups are also part of the SyNergy Excellence Cluster for Systems Neurology
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for collaborations with neuroscientists and clinicians at the LMU, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, and Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
• 65% E13 TV-L contract
• The LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application including:

• Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation
• Transcripts of Bachelor's and Master's degrees
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Contact information for two references

Please send your application materials by January 31, 2026 as a single PDF file to Alena.vanBoemmel@mail03.med.uni-muenchen.de.
In case of any questions, please contact: Alena.vanBoemmel@mail03.med.uni-muenchen.de.

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