🚀 Postdoc (gn*) Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Postdoc – Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility. To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the Kerl Lab with a focus on cancer immunology. Our group describes the cellular heterogeneity in pediatric tumors and its impact on therapy response. For this project we focus on identifying mechanisms of cellular communication between immune and tumor cells in pediatric cancer using advanced single cell based technologies, including single cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics and multiplex immunohistochemistry – ideally with you on board!

Responsibilities

• Working with single cell based technologies and in vitro models.
• Independent planning, execution, documentation, analysis and interpretation of experiments.
• Presentation of results in both written and oral form, delivery of reports.
• Support and supervision of projects from PhD students.
• Acquisition of project funding/ securing grants.

Requirements

• Doctorate/PhD in life sciences, human medicine or related fields.
• Successful postdoctoral experience in the area of immunology or cancer immunology including an excellent publication record.
• Experience with transcriptomics and immunohistochemistry.
• Background in cell culture of diverse cell lines, 3D cultures and primary immune cells.
• Keen interest in experimental work and mentoring students.
• Oral and written communication skills (German, English), organizational skills and high motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• A highly motivated and communicative research environment within a successful translational working group.
• A thorough introduction in the skills needed accompanied by supervision and guidance to develop oneself within a fascinating research field.
• Modern infrastructure and state‑of‑the‑art laboratory with committed colleagues to manage project‑related challenges.
• Support of new research ideas beyond the existing research program.
• Encouragement of further qualifications such as habilitations and the corresponding application for own grants.

Contact

For inquiries, please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Kornelius Kerl or Maike Echtermeyer, T 58078.

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