PhD Student bei Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

The focus of our research group is the investigation of new diagnostic and immunotherapeutic approaches against urological cancers.
Project background: The project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) aims to develop new CAR T-cell therapies in combination with chemotherapy or androgen receptor blockade against prostate cancer. The project will be performed in close collaboration with the Institute for Transfusion Medicine and Gene Therapy, University Medical Center Freiburg (Prof. T. Cathomen).

We offer:

• an interesting multifaceted position with high personal responsibility
• a job in a highly motivated team and in a good working atmosphere
• professional and efficient supervision
• further training opportunities and participation in research conferences
• salaries based on the German academic standards

Responsibilities:

• the generation and in vitro testing of gene-edited CAR T cells
• the establishment of prostate cancer mouse xenograft models
• the in vivo characterization of the antitumor efficacy of the CAR T cells in combination with chemotherapy and/or androgen receptor blockade

Required skills:

• M.Sc. in biology, molecular medicine or other subjects, preferably with a focus on immunology
• willingness to perform experiments in mice (FELASA B certificate or equivalent desirable)
• strong interest in translational immunological research
• ability to work both independently and in a team
• careful and conscientious way of working
good communication skills in English

If you are interested, please submit your online application in German or English (including a CV, M.Sc. certificate and contact details of two references) by October, 6th 2023.

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