PhD student bei Universitätsmedizin Göttingen

As part of the DFG-funded project „Experimental strategies to reduce adverse effects of glucocorticoid therapy in ulcerative colitis“, we offer an exciting PhD position which is available at the earliest convenience. The successful candidate is expected to continue a preceding project on the role of the epithelial glucocorticoid receptor in ulcerative colitis and in colitis-associated colorectal cancer (Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol 11, 1505) and now to focus on the analysis of new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.Techniques involve animal experimentation, state-of-the-art in vitro models based on organoid culture as well as nanotechnology.

Your tasks:

• Planning, organization and implementation of scientific studies
• Independent performance of experiments using methods including cell and organoid culture, molecular biology and immunological techniques, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, RNA-seq, animal experiments
• Independent evaluation and documentation of research data
• Participation in the structured PhD program of the Göttingen School for Neurosciences, Biophysics and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB)
• Participation in scientific events and presentation of results in seminar talks

Your profile:

• Very good University degree (equivalent diploma/master) in biology, molecular medicine or comparable
• Strong scientific motivation and personal initiative
• Experience in molecular and cell culture methods, ideally with organoids
• Interest and/or experience in animal experimentation
• (Very) good communication and writing skills in English
• Skills in teamwork and organization

We offer:

• interdisciplinary scientific environment
• friendly and welcoming work environment
• international networking possibilities
• extensive advanced training and education and excellent internal health management
• varied and interesting benefits (e.g. inhouse day-care facility, attractive infrastructure, discounted railway tickets)
• competitive gross salary according to 50-65% of the German TV-L regulations for 3 years or more