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We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible:

Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/x) in Lymphoma Microenviroment Research

AG Hallek / Laboratory of Molecular CLL Pathogenesis
TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)

limited for 2 years according to WissZeitVG (Third-party funded project)

Your salary will be based on TV-L
TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)

limited for 2 years according to WissZeitVG (Third-party funded project)

Your salary will be based on TV-L

Your tasks

  • Scientific oversight of ongoing projects investigating the cellular and molecular architecture of the lymphoid tumor microenvironment in B cell neoplasms
  • Supervision and mentoring of students, junior researchers, and technical staff
  • Grant writing and acquisition of third-party funding in collaboration with the PI
  • Monitoring project budgets and resources, liaising with funding agencies and administrative
    offices
  • Active engagement in manuscript preparation, peer review, and scientific dissemination
  • Participation in the scientific representation of the group at national and international meetings

Your profile

  • PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields
  • Proven track record of independent research, demonstrated by high-impact publications
  • Strong expertise in molecular biology, immunology, and/or cellular biochemistry, ideally in cancer or immuno-oncology
  • Experience with mouse models and/or bioinformatic analysis of large-scale omics datasets is highly advantageous
  • Prior experience in leading teams or coordinating research activities is advantageous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English (written and spoken)

If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the field of B cell lymphoma research and join our dynamic team, please submit the following documents:

  • A letter of interest outlining your experience and motivation to join our team
  • A detailed curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for up to three referees

Our offer

  • Everything but ordinary: You can expect a secure job in a challenging, innovative environment – including company pension schemes and regular working hours without business trips.
  • Work-life balance: Whether full-time or part-time, with or without children – with numerous support options, we will find the right path together.
  • Team spirit in R(h)ine culture: You will be warmly welcomed by an interdisciplinary team that values mutual respect and helpfulness.
  • Strong perspectives: We offer extensive training opportunities – so you can continuously grow and set new goals.
 

Your future with us

We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching and health care at the highest level. That's why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations.

This is the University Hospital of Cologne: Everything but ordinary.

Your future in detail

Our research group is dedicated to understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving B cell malignancies, with a particular focus on the tumor microenvironment. We integrate a wide range of experimental approaches, from cutting-edge molecular and cellular techniques to in vivo models and multiomics
analyses, to explore disease pathogenesis and identify novel therapeutic targets. Our overarching goal is to translate fundamental discoveries into clinically relevant insights, contributing to the development of improved strategies for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of lymphoid cancers. The applicant will have the opportunity to tackle cutting-edge problems in biomedical field, interact with world class scientists and clinicians within the SFB 1530, the CIO ABCD, the NCT West/Cancer Center Cologne Essen CCCE.

Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability, competence and professional performance. People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and qualification. The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees.

Contact

Nicole Jörns

Tel.:+4922147888834

 
Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
Geschäftsbereich Personal
Kerpener Str. 62
50937 Köln

Uniklinik Köln Karriere

Application deadline: 02.11.2025

Job-ID: k5mgpuhe

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We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!