Postdoc (f/m/x) Translational Research for Infectious Diseases and Oncology

Viszeral-/Tumorchirurgie - Chirurgisches Forschungslabor TRIO

TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)

limited for 5 years according to WissZeitVG with the
possibility of prolongation

Your salary will be based on TV-L

	TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)
	limited for 5 years according to WissZeitVG with the possibility of prolongation
	Your salary will be based on TV-L

Your tasks

The postdoc will be working on dissecting the interaction of tumor associated fibroblasts, endothelial cells and immune cells within primary tumors and metastases.

The postdoc will be deciphering this crosstalk in the context of anti-tumor therapy. In addition, primary cell cultures, genetic knockdown expression and innovative single cell technologies will be performed.

The project comprises of using state-of-the-art isolation methods and multiomics single cell technologies.

In the new established laboratory, the postdoc will be responsible for parts of the organization.

Your profile

We are looking forward to receiving applications from highly motivated scientists.

Applicants should hold a Master in biology or a related field as well as a PhD in this scientific area, with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Applicants should ideally have a background in cancer biology, cell culture, as well as animal application writing and in vivo (mouse) experience including FELASA B or C certificate.

Knowledge in molecular biology techniques such as isolation of nucleic acids (RNA, DNA), cDNA synthesis, Western blot, qRT-PCR and CRISPR/Cas9 and additional experience in working with primary samples and single cell sequencing technologies are positively valued.

The candidate should be driven to develop a project and be a reliable team player working collaboratively with our interdisciplinary and multinational team as well as with other research groups.

Excellent communication skills for scientific discussion are
indispensable and proficiency in English is mandatory.

Full applications should include curriculum vitae, a letter of
motivation, certificates, expected availability date, a list of
publications and 2 references.

Our offer

Interesting, versatile workplace
International, attractive working environment
Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
Salary according to TV-L including social benefits
Possibility to work part-time
Flexible working hours
Comprehensive further training program

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

We have an open postdoctoral position in our new “Tumor and Metastasis Microenvironment” surgical oncology laboratory (Head: Prof. Thomas Schmidt, MD, PhD). Our laboratory just moved into the newly built TRIO (Translational Research for Infectious Diseases and Oncology) research building which houses several research groups of the Center of Integrated Oncology (CIO) and is directly connected to the established CMMC research building.

The lab in the TRIO will represent an additional
lab site of our Department of Surgery (Head: Prof. Christiane J. Bruns, MD) The research within the surgical laboratory located at the TRIO building focusses on the interaction of the tumor microenvironment with the tumor cells in both the primary tumor as well as the metastatic site.
Using state of the art in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo models as well as primary patients derived material, we aim to identify novel cancerpromoting mechanisms in the tumor microenvironment. The aim is to identify novel targets for therapeutic intervention.

We are offering an interesting and challenging field of work as well as an excellent work environment in a dynamic and growing team with a very close connection to the clinics, which works closely with national as well as international
collaboration partners in academics.

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

PD Dr. Lars Schiffmann
Tel: +49 221 478-79687

Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schmidt
Tel: +49 221 478-84804

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
Geschäftsbereich Personal
Kerpener Str. 62
50937 Köln

Uniklinik Köln Karriere

Application deadline: 23.02.2025

Job-ID: vczqnzx1

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