Postdoctoral researcher (f/m) in Köln

The University of Cologne offers a wide range of scientific disciplines and internationally leading profile areas organized in six faculties. At the Faculty of Medicine 1.800 scientists are engaged in research, ranging from basic sciences to clinical application, as well as teaching and health care. Together with the University Hospital Cologne the faculty maintains 58 clinics, research institutes and centres. 3.400 students study in this dynamic and innovative environment. The Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital Cologne are embedded in the scientifically highly active Rhine region. They have strong contacts to and alliances with the surrounding universities and non-university research institutions guaranteeing scientific excellence in research and teaching.

The Department I of Internal Medicine of the University Hospital Cologne is seeking applications for full-time

Postdoctoral researcher (f/m) to be employed immediately under a contract (third party funded - 31 August 2021).

The research group of Priv.-Doz. Dr. Dr. Roland Ullrich aims at discovering novel molecular targeted therapies in cancer. We apply biochemical and cell biological approaches, as well as various distinct genetically engineered mouse models of cancer to unravel drug synergies of targeted compounds. We are seeking for a highly motivated postdoc with a focus on the in vivo and in vitro functional characterization of drug efficacy for the treatment of lung cancer and lymphoma. The successful candidate will be driving individual projects and will work in a highly collaborative environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generation and analysis of new in vivo murine cancer models
• Molecular analysis of murine and human cancer cells
• Immunohistochemical staining
• in vivo imaging (BLI, μCT- und MR-imaging)

Minimum qualifications:

• MD or PhD in molecular biology
• Experience in molecular biology, in vivo mouse models, immunohistochemistry and cell culture

We offer:

• Cooperation with a competent and open, interdisciplinary team
• Varied and challenging work in a highly interesting and challenging environment
• Numerous internal and external training events on basic and special topics

Your salary will be based on TV-L.

Applications from female candidates are welcome; suitably qualified women will be given preferential consideration.

We also welcome applications from disabled candidates, who will also be given preferential consideration over other applicants with comparable qualifications.

The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees.