PhD student (m/f/d)
wanted for June 2025 at the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases.
We offer a PhD position in the highly dynamic field of “Microbiota tumor cell interaction in pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC)” where we aim to understand the role of microbiota in the development and therapy response of PDAC. We work in a highly motivated and international team in close collaboration with our colleagues at the German Cancer research Center (DKFZ)
- Job-ID: V000014054
- Field of application: Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Infektionen und Vergiftungen
- Location: Heidelberg
- Job Category: Science and teaching
- Working hours: Part time (65%)
- Published: 09.04.2025
- Limitation:Temporary (36 Monate)
- Contract:TV-L
Your tasks
- Assist in the design and planning of research project under the guidance of the principal investigator.
- Conduct experiments, data collection, and data analysis as outlined in the research plan and collaborate with others.
- Collaborate with biostatisticians or data analysts, if required, to interpret and analyze complex data sets.
- Assist in writing research reports, conference abstracts, and scientific papers.
- Participate in national and international conferences to disseminate research outcomes and interact with the scientific community.
Your Profile
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as Cancer Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, or related disciplines.
- Strong background in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including high-dimensional flow cytometry, immunofluorescence gene expression analysis, cell culture (2D and 3D) and microbiology.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience in animal experimentation is a plus.
- Enthusiasm for onco-immunology and microbiome research and the drive to contribute to scientific advancements.
What we offer
- Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities (e.g. faculty PhD program, international conferences)
- Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment (e. g. high dimensional flow cytometry, high throughput immunofluorescence)
- Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
- Regular team meetings
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with DKFZ
- 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. Dr. med. Conrad Rauber via e-mail.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted until 30.04.2025 online.
Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Infektionen und Vergiftungen
Dr. Dr. med. Conrad Rauber, clinician scientist, Department od Gastroenterology
Im Neuenheimer Feld 410
69120 Heidelberg
Conrad.rauber@med.uni-heidelberg.de
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