Research Associate (Postdoc) (m/f/d) / 13773 / Innere Klinik (Tumorforschung) (Research Associate)

Research Associate (Postdoc) (m/f/d) (Pay group: E13) Area of application: Innere Klinik (Tumorforschung) - Labor für Molekulare Onkologie Job ID: 13773 Start: Earliest possible date Scope: Full-time / 38.5 hours Contract type: Fixed-term Duration: 31.12.2028 Project-related fixed-term contract according to §14 Para. 1 TzBfG

Your tasks:

• Carrying out investigations on pre-clinical tumor models as well as patient samples within the framework of translational projects for a clinical study

In detail:

• 3D cell culture assays, analysis of proliferation, cell death, migration, and the cell cycle
• Protein analyses (Western-Blot, Durchfluss-Zytometrie)
• DNA and RNA analyses incl. scRNA Seq
• Analysis of tumor-immune interaction in co-culture models
• Scientific publications

Your profile:

• Completed Master's degree in Medical Biology, Biochemistry, or comparable
• Completed doctorate in a natural science field desirable
• Experience with oncological questions as well as in the establishment of 3D cell culture models is an advantage
• Very good English skills in spoken and written form

Look forward to:

• A motivated team and an inspiring working environment in an exciting project
• A secure job in the public service of the state of NRW
• Fair payment according to tariff (TV-L) incl. annual special payment and company 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 center, holiday program for school-aged children, advice and support from the MitarbeiterServiceBüro 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 treated as such according to § 2 Para. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. The advertised position is generally 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 qualifications are equal. A certificate according to §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) regarding vaccination and serostatus for measles is required.