PhD student - Inflammatory cues as modulators of early pancreatic carcinogenesis (InCuPanC)”(m/f/d)
wanted at the Dept. of Medicine IV at the University Hospital Heidelberg, Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg, together with the Dept. of Internal Medicine I, University of Halle-Wittenberg offers the following position which will be associated to the research training group RTG2751 “Inflammatory cues as modulators of early pancreatic carcinogenesis (InCuPanC)” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG):
- Job-ID: V000013974
- Field of application: Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Infektionen und Vergiftungen
- Location: Heidelberg
- Start date: as of now
- Job Category: Science and teaching
- Working hours: Part time (65 %)
- Published: 21.03.2025
- Limitation:Temporary (3 years)
- Contract:TV-L
Your Tasks
- Molecular and cellular characterization of different inflammatory triggers on early pancreatic carcinogenesis including microbiota-induced inflammatory cues using a broad spectrum of in vitro and in vivo techniques both in relevant genetic mouse models and human mucosa-associated microbiota.
- Details of the associated RTG2751 consortium and other related projects can be found at www.medizin.uni-halle.de/grk2751
Your Profile
- Completed excellent Master's degree in Life Sciences
- High interest in translational cancer research
- Creative and critical team player with strong problem-solving skills
- Very good English skills
What we offer
- Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
- Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment
- Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
- Regular team meetings
- Partial) project management / project responsibility possible if suitable
- Association to a structured post-graduate training program including various workshops and seminars supporting students and scientists in establishing a successful scientific career
- Scientific exchange within groups at the University of Heidelberg, the DKFZ and the University of Halle-Wittenberg
- 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. med. Sebastian Krug via email.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted until 14.04.2025 online.
Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Infektionen und Vergiftungen
Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Krug
Im Neuenheimer Feld 410
69120 Heidelberg
Tel.: 06221 56 310038
Sebastian.krug@med.uni-heidelberg.de
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