PhD position (m/f/d) in Ulm

TN Germany; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university hospital in Ulm is offering a PhD position in Cancer Biology as part of a DFG-funded research project. Successful candidates will explore how PDAC driver mutations influence intercellular communication in pancreatic cancer. The role includes participation in a structured PhD program and offers a supportive and interdisciplinary work environment.

Leistungen

Attractive salary according to TV-L

Opportunities for further training

Family-friendly benefits

Staff housing

Subsidized public transport

Health promotion initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree with grade 2.0 or better.
• Experience with molecular biology or cancer biology.

Aufgaben

• Engage in extracellular vesicle research.
• Participate in the IGradU PhD training program.

Kenntnisse

Molecular Biology

Cancer Biology

Extracellular Vesicles

Problem Solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Opportunity: PhD Position in Cancer Biology

As part of a DFG-funded research project at the Department for Internal Medicine 1 (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. Thomas Seufferlein) at Ulm University, we are offering a

PhD position (m/f/d)

Ulm University Hospital is committed to providing modern, high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and future-oriented medical teaching and training. We seek qualified and dedicated employees to join our team.

The research focuses on how prominent PDAC driver mutations influence the secretion and cargo content of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs, exosomes) to mediate intercellular communication within the tumor microenvironment and with metastatic niches.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage in extracellular vesicle research and elucidate intercellular communication networks in pancreatic cancer. Candidates are expected to participate in the structured curriculum of the International Graduate School in Molecular Medicine Ulm (IGradU) PhD training program to obtain a PhD or Dr. rer. nat. degree.

Your profile:

• Master's degree (overall grade 2.0 or better according to the German grading system or equivalent)
• Experience with molecular biology, cancer biology, or extracellular vesicles
• Motivation to solve complex biological problems
• Interest in working with animal model systems
• Excellent communication skills in English

We offer:

• Attractive salary according to the TV-L collective agreement, including a special annual payment
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Varied, future-oriented, and interdisciplinary work environment
• Supportive team collaboration
• Comprehensive induction under expert guidance
• Family-friendly benefits, such as in-house kindergarten and crèche
• Staff housing and subsidized public transport
• Company health promotion initiatives (e.g., partnerships with fitness studios)
• Additional corporate benefits and privileges

Contract: Limited
Level of employment: Part-time
Application deadline: 16.05.2025

If you are interested, apply here.

Recruitment is managed by the clinic's administration on behalf of the state of Baden-Württemberg. Persons with severe disabilities will be given priority if equally qualified. Ulm University Hospital aims to increase the representation of women in underrepresented areas. Applications from qualified women are encouraged. Continued employment after the contract ends is possible.