Postdoctoral Researcher - Extracellular Vesicles in Oncology (m/f/d)
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg • Heidelberg, Deutschland
Vor 2 Stunden
Stellenbeschreibung
- Analyze and integrate quantitative proteomics and multi-omics datasets to identify molecular mechanisms and biomarker candidates related to extracellular vesicle biology
- Develop data-driven hypotheses and translate them into experimental validation strategies using cancer cell and organoid models
- Plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments investigating extracellular vesicle biogenesis, cargo composition, and biological function
- Present and publish research findings in high-impact journals and at international scientific conferences
- Drive interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in proteomics, genomics, imaging, and translational oncology
- Contribute to grant-related research activities and support the strategic development of ongoing projects
- Co-supervise doctoral and undergraduate researchers and actively contribute to scientific mentoring within the group
- PhD in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field
- Proven expertise in the analysis and interpretation of complex omics datasets, ideally quantitative proteomics data
- Strong understanding of molecular and cellular biology and a demonstrated ability to connect computational findings with biological mechanisms
- Experience in extracellular vesicle research, cancer biology, Wnt signaling, organoid systems, or functional genomics is advantageous
- Publication record demonstrating scientific productivity, including at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- A collaborative mindset, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary research environment complete your profile
- Collectively agreed remuneration TV-L E13, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
- 30 days vacation
- Sustainable travel: job ticket
- Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
- Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers
- Goal-oriented professional development
- Work with state-of-the-art technical equipment
- Opportunity to work remotely
- Flexible working hours within a flex-time framework
- Opportunity to publish scientific papers
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in proteomics, functional genomics, imaging, and translational cancer research at the NCT Heidelberg, Heidelberg University Hospital, and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)