PhD Student (m/f/d) Life Sciences / Biotechnology

IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit; München; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution is looking for a PhD Student in Life Sciences/Biotechnology in Munich. This position focuses on developing innovative molecular imaging tools for clinical applications. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and practical experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and related areas. The role offers the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team and participate in a graduate program with various workshops and seminars. The competitive benefits include corporate discounts, access to library services, and a company pension plan.

Leistungen

Corporate benefits and discounts

Cafeteria and sports offers

Access to the library

Company pension plan

Qualifikationen

• Excellent university degree (Master or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field.
• Practical experience in molecular biology & biochemistry, mammalian cell culture, virology, histopathology expected.
• Very good command of English.

Aufgaben

• Designing, manufacturing and optimizing gene vectors.
• Characterization of vector transduction in vitro and in vivo.
• Radiolabeling of gene vectors for PET/CT imaging.
• Conducting animal studies and collaborating with researchers.
• Performing image analysis using AI-segmentation algorithms.
• Correlating PET results with histological data.

Kenntnisse

Molecular biology & biochemistry

Mammalian cell culture

Virology

Histopathology

Data analysis

Troubleshooting experiments

Team spirit

Proactive work style

Ausbildung

Master's degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

PhD Student (m/f/d) Life Sciences / Biotechnology

In the Department of Nuclear Medicine, we are interested in the development and clinical translation of molecular imaging tools for various applications, such as oncology, regenerative medicine, immunotherapies, as well as cell and gene therapies. Our interdisciplinary environment brings together a broad range of expertise, including biomarker discovery and evaluation, chemical synthesis and radiolabeling, protein biochemistry, radiochemistry, and preclinical imaging using PET, SPECT, and fluorescence techniques. We also work on animal model development, histopathological validation, tumor biology, and molecular biology. Our research aims to develop creative and innovative strategies to characterize new classes of molecular imaging agents and advance those with translational potential. This environment allows PhD students to experience the full drug development pathway—from initial molecular design tailored to a medical need to the creation and evaluation of clinically applicable radiopharmaceuticals.

The project will build on the PET reporter gene technology that we have recently developed and apply it for the in vivo tracking of gene vectors and their genetic payload. The different vectors will be provided by collaboration partners.

The position is a part of the project “Biotechnologie-Innovationen für High-End Immuntherapien und Theranostik” (BIOFIT; 2025-28) funded by the EFRE (European Regional Development Fund).

Your scientific project:

• Designing, manufacturing and optimizing gene vectors
• Characterization of vector transduction in vitro and in vivo
• Radiolabeling of gene vectors for PET/CT imaging
• Animal studies in collaboration with other researchers and technicians
• Image analysis using AI-segmentation algorithms
• Histological correlation of PET results and immunohistochemistry for tissues transduced by the vector
• Experimental design, realization, and analysis of scientific data, writing of manuscripts, presentation of data at conferences

Your profile:

• Excellent university degree (Master or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field
• Strong motivation, curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence
• Proactive, independent, and critical work style as well as good organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot experiments, and interpret results independently
• Practical experience in half of the following fields is expected: molecular biology & biochemistry, mammalian cell culture, virology, histopathology
• Willingness to perform in vivo experiments with mice
• Strong team spirit and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment
• Very good command of English

We offer you:

• You will work in an interdisciplinary group of scientists and clinicians (Postdocs and PhD students with a background in chemistry, biology, physics, veterinarians, physicians, and technical assistants) with excellent infrastructure and a strong focus on translational research
• You will be a member of the graduate program at TUM, which will give you the opportunity to participate in various workshops (scientific and soft skills), seminars and career-building programs
• EGYM well pass, corporate benefits and discounts (e.g. Käfer), cafeteria, sports and cultural offers
• Free use of the library through a branch of the Munich City Library located in the building
• Working in the heart of Munich at Max-Weber-Platz with very good accessibility by public transport such as the subway, S-Bahn or tram
• Company pension plan through the Federal and State Pension Institute (VBL)

We look forward to your application!

“BIOFIT PhD” by 28th February 2026

and the reference number 25_12_025

If the candidates’ suitability for the position in question is equal, severely disabled applicants shall be given preference.

Interview-related costs can, unfortunately, not be reimbursed.