Research Associate - 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:
Research Associate (Postdoc) in Functional Oncology**
Department: DKTK partner site Berlin - Department of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

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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).

For the DKTK partner site Berlin we are seeking a highly motivated very well trained researcher (postdoc) for translational cancer research.

The offered position will be in new laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and highly innovative methodology on clinically relevant questions in the scientific group of Prof.

Ulrich Keller in the Department of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin / Campus Benjamin Franklin.

Job description:

The tasks associated with this position include, but are not limited to:

Planning, execution and evaluation of translational projects in oncology research (e.g. tumor pathogenesis, mechanisms of tumorigenesis, biomarker-informed therapeutic intervention)
Application of an extensive spectrum of methods in molecular biology and protein biochemistry
Use of a broad spectrum of innovative technologies: transcriptome and proteome characterization, in vivo and in vitro screening technologies, CRISPR/Cas9based activation and inactivation of genes, singlecell technologies including singlecell spatial transcriptomics (in close collaboration with partners at MDC-BIMSB)
Experience in data analysis and presentation, including advanced knowledge of statistics
Preparation of scientific publications, participation / presentation of research results at national / international congresses
Coordination of collaboration with partners (internal / external)
Supervision of research group members, students and technicians

Requirements:

Completed degree in natural sciences (M.Sc.) or comparable
Experimental PhD and previous experience in translational cancer research, strong publication record from PhD or postdoc
Confident handling of statistical analyses and evaluation programs
Good analytical skills for complex problems
Independent, structured and solutionoriented working style
High degree of selfmotivation, ability to work in a team and sense of responsibility
Very good organizational and communication skills,
Very good knowledge of English (main language in the laboratory)

We offer:

Interesting, versatile workplace
Excellent framework conditions: stateoftheart equipment and opportunity for international networking at the highest level
Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan for the public service and capitalforming payments
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours
Possibility of mobile work and parttime work
Familyfriendly working environment, including parentchild room, counseling services, e.g. on Elder Care
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
Develop your full potential: access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program and DKFZ Career Service with targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your wellbeing

Important notice:

Earliest possible start date:
as soon as possible

Duration:
The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

The position can in principle be part-time.

Application deadline:

Contact:

Dr. Anja Hümpel
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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.