PostDoc in Computational Biology: Study of the crosstalk between the tumor and immune system in metastatic colorectal cancer

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

The group Multi-omics for Healthcare materials at Empa St. Gallen generates and integrates multi-modal biomedical datasets with the aim to inform development of new sensors, support nanoparticle-based cellular reprogramming strategies and identify new omics-based biomarkers. We work closely with clinical partners and we focus on deep understanding of molecular mechanisms of disease development.

PostDoc in Computational Biology: Study of the crosstalk between the tumor and immune system in metastatic colorectal cancer

Your tasks
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with genuine interest in biomedicine and a strong proficiency in data analysis. In this project, we study how tumor-intrinsic genetic alterations and spatially organized microenvironmental niches jointly shape metastatic progression and therapy response in colorectal cancer. The project is strongly oriented towards clinical applications and identification of new therapeutic avenues.

Your profile
Required qualifications include a PhD degree in computational biology or a related field. We are looking for a research-driven and results-oriented team player. Ideal profile includes following competencies and experience: 

Our offer
This project was funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and it allows close collaboration with the team of leading experts in the field as well as access to rich datasets generated on valuable clinical samples. The postoctoral fellow will be located in St. Gallen at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technologies (Empa) with often visits to collaborators in Zurich. The fellow will also be affiliated with the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics.

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