PhD Student in Radio-Multiomics for Chronic Lung Diseases
Start Date
01.06.2026
Employment Relationship
100%, fixed-term
Institution / Workplace
Lung Precision Medicine, Department for BioMedical Research, University of Bern
Start of employment: 01.06.2026 or by agreement
Employment is fixed term. Bern
Start of employment: 01.06.2026 or by agreement
Employment is fixed term. Bern
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Description
At the Gote-Schniering lab of the University of Bern, we are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to develop computational approaches integrating single-cell and spatial multiomics with CT-derived imaging to study disease mechanisms in chronic lung disease.Chronic lung diseases, including fibrotic lung disorders, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and remain a key challenge for precision medicine. The project will combine single-cell and spatial multiomics with CT-derived imaging features to study disease biology across scales - from molecular and cellular programs to tissue architecture and whole-organ phenotypes. The goal is to better understand disease mechanisms and develop predictive models for precision medicine.
Tasks
- analyze and integrate multiomics datasets (e.g. sc/snRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, highly multiplexed immunofluoresence),
- combine molecular profiles with radiological / radiomic imaging features,
- develop multimodal integration and radio-multiomics approaches,
- apply machine learning / deep learning methods for mechanistic discovery, disease stratification, and predictive modeling,
- collaborate closely with clinicians, biologists, and computational scientists.
We offer
- a highly interdisciplinary PhD project at the interface of bioinformatics, (bio-) medical imaging, and precision medicine,
- access to unique multimodal datasets and well-characterized clinical cohorts,
- a collaborative and internationally connected research environment,
- strong opportunities for scientific development, publication, and career growth.
Your Benefits
- International reputation
- Strong research infrastructure and international network
- Collaborative environment and ambitious team
- Individual career support
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Application and Contact
Please send your complete application, including motivation letter, CV, academic record incl. grades, BSc and MSc diploma, and two reference letters as a single pdf file to: janine.gote-schniering@unibe.ch. The deadline for application is 10.05.2026.