Postdoctoral Position - Head and Neck Cancer (m/f/d)
wanted for the next possible date at the Department of Department of Otorhinolaryngology Ear, Nose, Throat under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Patrick Schuler.
We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow to join our research team to study the role of immunomodulation in the therapy of head and neck cancer patients. The main goals of this project are to better understand how B cell-driven immunity and related lymphoid structures contribute to checkpoint inhibitor therapy at the molecular, cellular and histopathological level, and to enhance peptide-specific immune responses by checkpoint inhibition. We integrate cutting-edge methods from different disciplines (oncology, cell biology, immunology, metabolism, histology) to address this ambiguous and clinically highly relevant question.
- Job-ID: V000013516
- Field of application: Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenklinik
- Location: Heidelberg
- Job Category: Science and teaching
- Working hours: full-time
- Published: 27.11.2024
- Limitation:Temporary (24 Monate, Weiterbeschäftigung wird angestrebt)
- Contract:TV-L
Your tasks
- Cultivation and analysis of patient-derived lymphocytes in vitro, including tumor organoids
- Characterization of relevant molecular, cellular and histopathological features using patient biospecimens
- Good written and oral communication skills as well as good organizational and time management skills are required
- Collaboration with national and international clinicians and scientists
- Supervision of doctoral students and junior scientists and support in writing of research proposals
Your Profile
- Curiosity, passion and enthusiasm for translational research
- Ph.D. in bioscience or equivalent degree with a strong background in immunology, molecular and cellular biology
- Self-driven motivation and willingness to drive the project forward
- Ability to work both independently as part of a team
- Good communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing)
What we offer
- Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities (e.g. carrer courses)
- Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
- Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
- Regular team meetings
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with national and international partners
- (Partial) project management / project responsibility possible if suitable
- Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
- 30 days vacation
- Sustainable travel: job ticket
- Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
- Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers
Contact & Application
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Patrick Schuler via email.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted until 31.01.2025 direct online.
Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenklinik
Prof. Dr. Patrick Schuler – Clinical Director
Im Neuenheimer Feld 400
69120 Heidelberg
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