PhD student - Molecular Biology Research in glioma biology (m/f/d)
wanted for the next possible date at the Neurology in the research group of Dr. Sevin Turcan and Dr. Marilin Koch in full-time.
Our lab studies the biology of lower grade glioma and glioblastoma with a distinct focus on IDH mutations, aiming at determining factors influencing the IDH-dependent gliomagenesis and malignant progression.
The lab is integrated into the department of Neurology of Heidelberg University Hospital, which is a leading center for research in Neuro-oncology and provides numerous training opportunities with access to cutting-edge techniques. The location in Heidelberg offers state-of-the-art infrastructure in a highly collaborative environment (NCT, DKFZ and EMBL Heidelberg).
- Job-ID: V000013918
- Field of application: Neurologie und Poliklinik
- Location: Heidelberg
- Start date: as of now
- Job Category: Science and teaching
- Working hours: full-time (100 %)
- Published: 11.03.2025
- Limitation:Temporary (1 year initially)
- Contract:TV-L
Your Tasks
- The PhD student will work in a team of enthusiastic biologists and medical scientists studying the impact of epigenetic dysregulation on IDH-dependent gliomagenesis and malignant transformation
- Perform CRISPR interference and other CRISPR technologies
- Generate and analyze Next-Generation-Sequencing data
- Responsible for planning and performing of experiments in the framework of the scientific project plan
- Preparation and presentation of project reports and publications
Your Profile
- Bachelor or master’s degree in biology or biochemistry
- Broad expertise in basic cell-molecular and biochemical techniques (Western blotting, gene expression analysis, cloning, cell culture, lentiviral transductions, flow cytometry, microscopy etc.), experience in NGS data analysis, CRISPR technologies, RNA interference
- Experience in writing scientific reports and papers
- Very good knowledge of and experience with MS office, graphic programs, statistical software, bioinformatics tools and online tools (e.g. Illustrator, Lightroom, GraphPadPrism, R)
- Highly reliable, organized and motivated team player
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
What we offer
- Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
- Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment
- Possibility of mobile working
- Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
- Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
- Regular team meetings
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with specialists
- 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 Dr. med. Marilin Koch via e-mail.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted until 30.04.2025.
Neurologie und Poliklinik
Dr. med. Marilin Koch
Im Neuenheimer Feld 460
69120 Heidelberg
Marilin.koch@med.uni-heidelberg.de
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