Phd Position in Ai for Cancer Genomics

vor 2 Wochen

Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

**Department of Quantitative Biomedicine, Medical Informatics**
**PhD position in AI for Cancer Genomics 100 %**: Start of employment is Q2 of 2025

**Your responsibilities**:

- The goal of this position is to combine genomics and machine-learning approaches to improve personalised cancer care. Key focus areas are:

- Genomic foundation models for processing multi-omic data of cancer patients
- Liquid biopsy for disease monitoring
- Developing predictive models integrating multi-omics and clinical data in order to identify clinically actionable biomarkers and to support treatment decisions
- Collaborating closely with oncologists and data scientists to align data analysis tools with clinical workflows and real-world needs.

You also have the possibilities to expand the research scope to other innovative projects in Precision Oncology.

**Your profile**:

- Minimum qualifications:

- Master's degree (MSc) in computational biology, bioinformatics, biology, statistics, machine-learning or a related discipline with proven experience in both genomic and computational projects
- Proficiency in Python and core scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn, pandas)
- Strong statistical background and experience with machine learning methods
- Strong foundational knowledge of cancer biology and genomics.

Preferred qualifications:

- Proficiency in Linux systems, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments
- Experience with NGS analysis and with bioinformatic tools
- Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow)
- Familiarity with multi-modal data integration (e.g., clinical, genomics, proteomics).
- a cover letter detailing your motivation and fit for this position
- your CV
- contact details of three references

**What we offer**:
**Work-Life Balance**
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

**Learning and Development**
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

**Food**
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

**Healthcare**
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

**Discounts**
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations

**Conditions of Employment**
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

**International Services**
- Support for people from outside Switzerland

**Campuses**
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

**Location**:
**Department of Quantitative Biomedicine, Medical Informatics***:Schmelzbergstrasse 26, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Zsolt Balazs**

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