Postdoctoral Researcher - Berlin, Deutschland - Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

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Berlin, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Position:
Postdoctoral Researcher - Resistance Mechanisms in Colorectal Cancer**
Department: DKTK Berlin, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Institute of Pathology (Charité Campus Mitte)

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The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

Together with university partners at seven renowned partner sites, we have established the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK).

At the partner site of DKTK Berlin the German Cancer Research Center is offering a postdoc position for resistance mechanisms in colorectal cancer.

Job description:

The offered position is part of a collaboration between the research group "Molecular Pathology" at the Institute of Pathology (Charité Campus Mitte) and the Department of Hematology and Oncology (Charité Campus Mitte).

The project ́s aim is centered on the functional understanding of molecular processes that drive resistance to novel clinical KRAS inhibitors in cancer.

We employ genomic and imaging-based assays to decipher the adaptation and resistance of tumors from patients that developed a resistance to KRAS inhibition.

The tasks associated with this position will involve but are not limited to:

Establishing of organoid lines from patient samples
Performing DNA and RNA analysis of organoid and patient samples
Performing multiplex imaging on patient samples
Mapping signaling networks of patientderived organoids
Validation experiments (including qPCR, Western blotting, FACS, CyTOF)

Requirements:

Excellent PhD degree in biology, cancer biology, systems biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or related disciplines
Knowledge in oncology and related disciplines
Experience in the analysis of nextgeneration sequencing data is an advantage
Teamoriented and reliable with interdisciplinary communication skills
Independent and creative working and effective time management
Excellent English language skills

We offer:

Interesting, versatile workplace
International, attractive working environment
Campus with modern stateoftheart infrastructure
Salary according to TV-L including social benefits
Possibility to work parttime
Flexible working hours
Comprehensive further training program
Access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program

Important notice:

Earliest possible start date:
as soon as possible

Duration:
The position is initially limited to 2 years.

The position can in principle be part-time.

Application deadline:

Contact:

Dr. Anja Hernández
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The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented.

Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.