PhD Student bei Universitätsklinikum Essen

• Translational approaches to identify and characterize novel targets and therapeutic strategies in cancer progression, metastasis and therapy resistance
• Use of various human and mouse models to approach the tumor biology of these cancers and its complex microenvironment (Lung Cancer 2020, EJC, 2021, Cell Death Dis, 2022)
• Exploring the mechanisms that drive intratumoral heterogeneity and therapy responses.
• Aiming to decipher the impact of checkpoint inhibition treatment on clonal tumor evolution and resistance to targeted therapies

• Highly motivated PhD student interested in studying the mechanisms of clonal evolution and therapy response.
• University degree (master or diploma) in Medical Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent
• Initial experience in molecular biology, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and DNA-barcoding technology is preferred
• Experience in bioinformatic data analysis and experimental animal work is also preferred

• A secure job in the public service of the state of NRW
• Fair payment in accordance with the collective wage agreement (TV-L) incl. annual bonus payment and supplementary company pension scheme
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year (for a full-time position)
• Interdisciplinary work with colleagues from other departments
• Working with modern equipment and certified quality standards
• Family-friendly corporate culture, e.g. company daycare center, vacation program for school-age children, advice and support from the Employee Service Office in all life situations
• Wide range of training and continuing education opportunities, e.g. at the Training Academy of UK Essen
• Active health management, e.g. company integration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports activities
• Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. reduced-price canteen meals, community events, accommodation in student residences

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