PhD Student (all genders) in Translational Oncology at the Department of Medicine II.

A PhD position is available in our research laboratory with a focus on translational oncology. The position is initially limited to three years with 65% of the regular weekly working hours and is initially limited to three years as part of a research project.

You will work in an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Meike Saul. The research group focuses on translational research projects in cancer research, in particular the development of new personalised therapeutic approaches for different tumour entities. In addition, the group investigates the mechanisms of cellular communication in the tumor microenvironment via extracellular vesicles (EVs, also known as exosomes) and derives new therapeutic approaches. To this end, the group uses state-of-the-art microscopic, cell biological, microbiological and immunological methods. A particular focus of the group is the characterisation of EVs at the single vesicle level.

Your activities will include:

• Applying and establishing of functional analyses on EVs
• Applying and establishing of microscopic techniques (e.g. confocal microscopy, live cell imaging, super-resolution microscopy) molecular biology and cell biology techniques
• Working with different cell lines in cell culture
• Data generation and evaluation, including microscopic image analysis, WB, IHC, PCR, ELISA, FACS
• Evaluate and summarize results and present at departmental, national and international meetings
• Preparation of manuscripts

• University degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or comparable life sciences
• Good knowledge of microscopic techniques (an advantage), molecular biology and (immuno)oncology, in particular experience with (at least some of) the methods described above is desirable
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of standard computer applications, especially MS Office
• High motivation, teamwork and communication skills, commitment, manual and organizational skills, economic sense and reliability

• Participation in the PhD program of the UKE
• Regular pay according to TVöD/VKA; attractive company pension plan and various employee discounts
• 30 days of vacation; possibility of special leave
• Central location: Our clinic is centrally located at the beautiful Eppendorfer Park
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the HVV-ProfiTicket and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Crisis-proof workplace, meaningful activity, appreciative interaction and open exchange of knowledge within the team; structured induction training
• Opportunity to actively shape and develop the working environment within the framework of our employee program (UKE INside).
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, prevention and sports offers
• Healthy and varied lunch break: In addition to our canteen, there is a rich selection of culinary offerings just a few steps away, for example the "Health Kitchen" cafés and bistros, as well as other snack bars, bakers, a supermarket, etc.

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disability with equal aptitude, competence and professional performance will be given priority. 

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