PUniversity of Bernbr/Start of employment: or laterbr/Employment is fixed term for 36-48 months /p pThe Flück group offers multiple research opportunities for PhD candidates in the context of (pediatric) molecular endocrinology, steroid hormone (cell) biology and metabolic regulation, biochemistry and bioinformatics with translational aspects to clinical research. The offered position is based in the and the at the, Switzerland.br/br/The aim of the SNF-funded project “DSDgene” is to understand mechanisms regulating human sex development in health and disease states. With multi-omics approaches we will investigate index cases and families with genetically unresolved differences of sex development (DSD) and perform cell-based studies in order to understand underlying mechanisms. /p bYour PhD project /b liGenetic analysis: Perform and analyze short-read whole-exome sequencing and, where required, long-read sequencing in selected individuals and families with genetically unresolved DSD. /liliVariant discovery: Identify, prioritize, and interpret novel candidate variants contributing to unresolved DSD cases. /liliData integration: Integrate genomic data with detailed clinical and phenotypic information to investigate genotype–phenotype correlations. /liliSupport and preparation of scientific reports and journal articles /li bRequirements /b liA Master's degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field. /liliStrong interest in molecular biology, rare diseases, human development, and translational research. /liliExperience in molecular genetics, NGS data analysis, or biostatistics is an advantage. /liliPrior expertise or interest in programming languages (R, Python) or bioinformatics. /liliExcellent organizational and communicational skills and the ability to work in a collaborative international research environment. /li bWe offer /b liYou will follow a highly recognized PhD training program at the GCB of the University of Bern. /liliYou will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment in bioinformatics, metabolomics and cell biology. /liliYou will work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary team. /liliYou will be involved in cross-disciplinary collaborations and have training opportunities to further develop and grow your scientific interests. /liliOpportunity to work in close contact with other basic- and clinical-researchers within the Flück/Pandey groups at the Department of Biomedicine Research and the Department of Pediatrics. /liliSupport from experienced team members. /li bApplication and contact /b For subject-specific questions and information about the position, please contact Chrysanthi Kouri, Please address your application to Chrysanthi.Kouri, by providing a bsingle PDF /b including the following documents:br/br/A) cover/motivation letterbr/B) complete curriculum vitaebr/C) names and email addresses of at least two refereesbr/D) PDF of publication(s).br/br/bApplication deadline: 20/02/2026 /b