Doctoral Researcher / PhD Position in Hematology / Oncology Research (m/f/d)

Doctoral Researcher / PhD Position in Hematology / Oncology Research (m/f/d)

We offer:

• the opportunity to conduct your doctoral research within a newly funded, growing Emmy Noether group at the interface of leukemia research, metabolic approaches and translational oncology
• integration into the University Medical Center Freiburg and German Cancer Consortium network, providing access to expertise, infrastructure and collaborative opportunities across one of Europe's recognized cancer research consortia
• a state-of-the-art laboratory and access to core facilities at the University Medical Center and DKFZ Heidelberg
• close supervision and mentorship, combined with the opportunity to actively contribute to your project's scientific direction
• structured doctoral training, including access to graduate school resources, and support in developing your skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing

Your Tasks:

• perform experiments using ribosome and polysome profiling workflows, metabolic profiling, functional cell-based assays and drug sensitivity assays
• contribute to in vivo experiments in (patient-derived xenograft) mouse models
• analyze sequencing and multi-omic data using established pipelines, in close collaboration with bioinformaticians
• maintain accurate documentation and adhere to laboratory safety standards
• present your work at meetings and, as the project progresses, at conferences

Your profile:

• a Master's degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, or a related field
• excellent background in cell and molecular biology, with a strong interest in translational cancer research
• laboratory experience with cell culture and functional cell-based assays (e.g., through your Bachelor's/Master's thesis); prior exposure to animal models is a plus
• a highly motivated, independent, collaborative working style
• professional working proficiency in English