Research Associate (Postdoc) (m/f/d) / 13876 / Clinic of Dermatology (Biologist)

Research Associate (Postdoc) (m/f/d) (Pay group: EG 13 TV-L) Area of application: Clinic of Dermatology Job ID: 13876 Start date: 01.01.2027 Scope: Full-time / 38.5 hours per week Contract type: Fixed-term Duration: 31.12.2029

Your tasks:

• Cell culture and animal experiments (in vivo T cell tracing; tumor models)
• Metabolic investigation of endothelial cells and cancer cells
• Training and supervision of internship students and new lab members
• Communication with collaborators
• manuscript preparation and grant writing

Your profile:

• PhD in biomedical sciences, or related fields
• Experience with molecular biology and biochemical techniques.
• Experience with animal work
• Ability to work independently and guide junior lab members
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research
• High flexibility, motivation, and excellent communication skills
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills
• Experience with analytical chemistry, in particular mass spectrometry is a plus

What to look forward to:

• 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 scheme
• 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 the UK Essen
• Health management, e.g., occupational reintegration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports offers
• Attractive additional benefits, e.g., discounted canteen meals, community events, dormitory places

Framework conditions: The classification is based on personal and collective agreement requirements. Severely disabled applicants and those of equivalent status within the meaning of § 2 Para. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. The advertised position is in principle also suitable for part-time employees. 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 you have the same qualifications. A certificate according to §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) regarding vaccination and serostatus concerning measles is required.