Postdoctoral Researcher - Extracellular Vesicles in Oncology (m/f/d)
Uniklinik Heidelberg Stellenangebote →Postdoctoral Researcher - Extracellular Vesicles in Oncology (m/f/d)
Join the junior research group led by Dr. Antonia Schubert and contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of extracellular vesicle biology, quantitative proteomics, and translational oncology. Within a DFG-funded project, you will investigate how Wnt signaling shapes extracellular vesicle composition and function in cancer and explore their potential as clinically relevant biomarkers.
Working closely with experts from Heidelberg University Hospital, the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), you will enjoy access to outstanding scientific infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and excellent opportunities to develop your own scientific profile and publication record.
The position offers a unique opportunity to establish an independent scientific profile within one of Europe’s leading cancer research environments and to contribute to highly visible translational research projects with direct clinical relevance.
Job-ID: V000016407
Field of application: Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT)
Location: Heidelberg
Start date: as of now
Job Category: Medicine, psychotherapy and pharmacy
Working hours: full-time (100%)
Published: 20.10.2026
Limitation: Temporary (24 Monate)
Contract: TV-L
Your Tasks
- Analyze and integrate quantitative proteomics and multi-omics datasets to identify molecular mechanisms and biomarker candidates related to extracellular vesicle biology
- Develop data-driven hypotheses and translate them into experimental validation strategies using cancer cell and organoid models
- Plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments investigating extracellular vesicle biogenesis, cargo composition, and biological function
- Present and publish research findings in high-impact journals and at international scientific conferences
- Drive interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in proteomics, genomics, imaging, and translational oncology
- Contribute to grant-related research activities and support the strategic development of ongoing projects
- Co-supervise doctoral and undergraduate researchers and actively contribute to scientific mentoring within the group
Your Profile
- PhD in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field
- Proven expertise in the analysis and interpretation of complex omics datasets, ideally quantitative proteomics data
- Strong understanding of molecular and cellular biology and a demonstrated ability to connect computational findings with biological mechanisms
- Experience in extracellular vesicle research, cancer biology, Wnt signaling, organoid systems, or functional genomics is advantageous
- Publication record demonstrating scientific productivity, including at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- A collaborative mindset, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary research environment complete your profile
What we offer
- Collectively agreed remuneration TV-L E13, 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
- Goal-oriented professional development
- Work with state-of-the-art technical equipment
- Opportunity to work remotely
- Flexible working hours within a flex-time framework
- Opportunity to publish scientific papers
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in proteomics, functional genomics, imaging, and translational cancer research at the NCT Heidelberg, Heidelberg University Hospital, and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
Contact & Application
For further information, please contact us via e-mail.
Advance cancer research with us!
We look forward to receiving your online application.
Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT)
Medizinische Onkologie
Im Neuenheimer Feld 460
69120 Heidelberg
[email protected]
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