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We are the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) - and we stand for excellent competence in research, teaching and comprehensive healthcare in our clinics. Every day, our approximately 15,300 employees strive anew to make the world a little healthier with their contribution.
It is our aspiration to be one of the leading university hospitals - and at the same time the best employer in our industry. At UKE, for example, we firmly believe that successful and fulfilling work should be in harmony with employees' personal needs and individual lifestyles. And as diverse as these are, so is our range of individual solutions.
Welcome to the UKE. At the Research Institute Children's Cancer Center at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, a position as a graduate student (PhD student) is available in the Neuro-Immuno-Oncology and Cell Therapy group (headed by Dr. M. Mader, https://kinderkrebs-forschung.de/forschung/neuroimmunonkologie-und-zelltherapie/) as of 01.01.2025. In principle, a later start can be an option. Participation in the structured PhD program is possible.
You can expect an exciting project in which we will develop new cell therapeutic approaches for the treatment of pediatric brain tumors, esp. high-grade gliomas. For this purpose, the latest methods for manipulating immune cells of the brain, esp. Microglia, will be utilized.
For this project, professional and individual supervision by the group leader is guaranteed throughout the entire period of the thesis work. In addition, you can expect a motivated and dynamic team of doctors, scientists, bioinformaticians, technical assistants and students at the research institute, who are researching childhood tumors as part of various projects and with different approaches.
This is a parttime position with 65% percent of the regular weekly working hours and is initially limited to three years as part of a third-party funded research project.
Main tasks
Active support of the group intellectually, organizationally, and experimentally
Formulating scientific questions based on the current state of the art
Conceptualizing and executing scientific experiments
Analyzing and interpreting experimental data
Communicating, presenting, and publishing scientific findings
University degree in life sciences (e.g. biology, molecular medicine)
Strong interest in biomedical research and highest motivation to work on an ambitious project
Excellent collaborative teamwork with strengths in communication and flexibility
Practical experience in cell culture and molecular biology
Interest in research involving animal experiments (mouse models). Previous practical experience preferred
Programming skills in R preferred
Advanced knowledge in experimental oncology, immunology, neuroscience, (stem)cell biology, bioinformatics, and / or gene technology desired
Candidates with similar abilities and experiences are invited to apply as well.
Immunity status
Please note that employment is only possible if there is complete proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus in accordance with the applicable (legal and medical) requirements. You must provide proof of this by means of appropriate documents (e.g. vaccination certificate) before commencing employment.
Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket