We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive to students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration. The Schlößer group at the Center for Molecular Medicine investigates translationally relevant mechanisms of immune evasion in solid cancers. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a heterogeneous group of cancers arising from the mucosal epithelium of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx driven by the accumulation of somatic mutations or human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The specific research project focuses on the role of impaired antigen presentation in primary resistance to immunotherapy in HNSCC.
