Medical Scientist (Postdoc) (m/f/d) / 13425 / University Medicine Essen Medical Scientist Program (Research Associate)

Medical Scientist (Postdoc) (m/f/d) (Pay group: EG 13 TV-L) Area of application: University Medicine Essen Medical Scientist Program (UMESciA) Job ID: 13425 Start: Next possible date Scope: Full-time / 38.5 h Contract type: Fixed-term Duration: 30 months from start date

Your tasks: The goal of this 2.5-years Postdoc training is the introduction into current and timely research themes and innovative technologies at the intersection of basic and clinical research. The Medical Scientists in UMESciA (https://www.uni-due.de/med/umescia/) (https://www.uni-due.de/med/umescia/) ) will closely interact with the Clinical Scientists of the UMEA program (Universitätsmedizin Essen Clinician Scientist Academy; https://www.uni-due.de/med/umea/index.php (https://www.uni-due.de/med/umea/index.php) ) to foster direct access to clinical biosamples and deep understanding of clinically relevant research topics. The scientific activities are accompanied by a structured qualification program and awarded with a certificate at the end of the 2.5 year program. Parallel academic qualification towards habilitation is supported by UMESciA. Research in UMESciA is embedded within the research interfaces of immuno-oncology and immunotherapy with intensive collaborations into the other research focus areas of the faculty: cardiovascular medicine, transplantation, and translational neuro and behavioral sciences.

The primary research scheme of UMESciA will address immunobiological mechanisms and therapies of cancer, immunotherapy-driven cardio-vascular side effects, innovative adoptive cellular therapy, and the interplay of infection and cancer.

These positions are ideal for candidates, who have already published in high-ranking journals and now wish to continue their career in one of the leading cancer centers in Germany. You will be embedded into a vibrant network of translational researchers with active interconnection to the local German Cancer Consortium and Clinician Scientist Programs.

In UMESciA, you can apply for one of seven research projects. Detailed information on these projects is found on our website: www.uni-due.de/med/umescia/projects_2026.php (http://www.uni-due.de/med/umescia/projects_2026.php)

Details on the application process together with a list of required documents can be found here : https://www.uni-due.de/med/umescia/application.php (https://www.uni-due.de/med/umescia/application.php) Your profile:

• Completed PhD thesis and a completed academic degree in natural sciences, life sciences or data science/bioinformatics (bachelor/master/diploma)
• At least one first (or shared first) authorship publication in a peer-reviewed journal (original work, no reviews)
• Proven interest in basic, translational, or clinical research
• High motivation and commitment
• Interest in the development of an academic research career
• Excellent English skills

What to look forward to:

• Structured qualification program offering scientific qualifications as well as leadership competences
• Networking and mentoring activities
• Training and research program connecting UMESciA with Clinician Scientist programs by tandem research units
• Guidance for scientific career, networking and grant writing
• Competences and knowledge useful for translational research and career development in the academic or biotech/pharma sector
• A program certificate upon successful completion
• Supporting the compatibility of work and family
• A secure job in the public service of the state of NRW
• Fair pay according to collective agreement (TV-L) incl. annual special payment and company supplementary pension
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year (based on a 5-day week)
• Interdisciplinary work with colleagues from other departments
• Working with modern equipment and certified quality standards
• Family-friendly corporate culture, e.g., company daycare, holiday program for school-aged children, advice and support from the Department for Family & Health in all life situations
• Diverse training and further education opportunities, e.g., in the Bildungsakademie of UK Essen
• Health management, e.g., occupational reintegration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports offers
• Attractive additional benefits, e.g., subsidized canteen meals, community events, dormitory places

Framework conditions: The classification is based on personal and collective agreement requirements. Severely disabled applicants and those with equivalent status according to § 2 Para. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. The advertised position is fundamentally also suitable for part-time employees. In the case of a written application, please submit your documents only as uncertified copies and do not use folders, as they will not be returned. Destruction in accordance with data protection regulations is guaranteed. UK Essen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented. You are encouraged to apply and will be given priority in the sense of the LGG if equally qualified. A certificate according to §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) regarding vaccination and serostatus for measles is required.