PhD Student Position in Lymphoma Research

Knowledge becomes health" - we are filling this motto with life every day, developing new ideas and improv-ing old-established knowledge.

The University Hospital Frankfurt has existed since 4. Our around 8, employees contribute with their skills and knowledge to the specialist clinics, theoretical clinical institutes, and administrative departments.

The close connection of health care with research and teaching, as well as a climate of collegiality, internationality, and cross-professional cooperation characterize the university hospital.

PhD Student Position in Lymphoma Research

We are targeting applicants of all genders)

Full time initially limited to 3 yeasrs Announcement number : -4

Your role

The current research projects are based on a recent publication identifying N-linked glycosylation as a therapeutic target for the treatment of aggressive lymphomas (Scheich et al.

Cancer Disc May 4 : CD 1; Phelan and Scheich et al. Cancer Cell. 4 Feb ;(2) : -.e9).

• Your project will be a follow-up based on preliminary data to mechanistically dissect oncogenic signaling pathways in lymphoma models
• Conduction of genome scale CRISPR / Cas9 screens and functional proteomic experiments including posttranslational modification profiling
• Utilization of cutting-edge imaging modalities including dSTORM, single molecule tracking, structured illumination microscopy (SIM) and proximity ligation assays
• Independent planning, execution and analysis of experiments in the field of lymphoma research
• Application of standard molecular biology and biochemistry methods (tissue culture, flow cytometry, western blotting)

Who you are

• Master degree or equivalent in molecular medicine, biology, biochemistry or related fields
• Solid hands-on research experience in basic cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology methods
• Fascination and motivation for biomedical research in the field of cancer biology
• Enthusiasm to learn and implement novel technologies
• High motivation for experimental lab work, analysis of omics data and data presentation
• Ability to work in a team, sense of responsibility and proactivity
• Basic knowledge in MS office (Word, Excel)
• Fluent English
• Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required

What we offer

• Collective agreement : Salary based on German scale TV-L % with additional benefits benefit from long-term security through company pension schemes
• Mobility : Free public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)
• Campus : Our attractive university hospital campus offers a modern cafeteria, various cafes, and opportunities to rest in numerous green spaces.

A walk on the riverside of the Main offers relaxation during breaks

• Health Promotion : Benefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercise.
• Professional development : Internal and external training for your professional development
• Any questions? Many answers can be found in our for new employees. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Women are underrepresented in these positions at the University Hospital Frankfurt. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome.

Disabled applicants are preferred if they have the same personal and professional qualifications.

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