PhD Student (f/m/d)

You will be member of the DFG- funded research training group “Non-canonical G protein signaling pathways”. read more
The scientific focus of the project is the analysis of the role of the guanine exchange modulators Girdin and Daple in melanoma progression and therapy resistance. There is a close cooperation with the other members of the research training group.

Your tasks:

•  implementation of a wide variety of methods:
  • molecular biology methods (qRT-PCR, RNA isolation, cloning, reporter gene analysis)
  • biochemical methods (e.g. SDS-PAGE, Western blot, chromatography)
  • immunological methods (immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, ELISA , FACS)
  • cell biological methods (e.g. cell culture, 3D skin model, transfections, proliferation tests, apoptosis assays)
  • mouse experiments using a melanoma tumor model

Your profile:

• Applicants should have a master in the field of natural sciences or molecular medicine
• Good practical experience in molecular, cell biological and biochemical research skills and with the methods mentioned above
• Experience in cell culture and animal experiments is an advantage
• You should be reliable and able to work in a team
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office and GraphPad Prism

Your benefits:

• Work in the diverse environment of a modern university hospital, which focuses on medical research and teaching in addition to patient care
• A future-proof workplace and location as well as attractive remuneration including a company pension scheme (VBL) with the most flexible working hours possible
• Subsidy for public transport tickets and attractive discounts on our offer platforms for employees
• Structured onboarding phase, hospital's own academy to expand professional, social and methodological skills
• Preventive healthcare through a wide range of sports programmes

We offer remuneration in accordance with TV-L (collective wage agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States), severely handicapped persons with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration. Interview expenses are not covered. Please note the applicable vaccination regulations.