PhD Position in Medical Molecular Biology / Immuno-Oncology (m/f/d)

PhD Position in Medical Molecular Biology / Immuno-Oncology (m/f/d)

PhD Position in Medical Molecular Biology / Immuno-Oncology (m/f/d)

• Biologe/Biologin

Patient care at the highest level, excellent research and teaching, and cutting‑edge medicine and diagnostics – that is Universitätsklinikum Erlangen. With more than 10,000 highly qualified employees, we are one of the largest employers in the region and continue to grow. Through scientific excellence and strong commitment, we offer our patients innovative and future‑oriented treatment options and actively contribute to medical progress.

We are offering a fully funded PhD position in Medical Molecular Biology within a highly interdisciplinary synergy project between Pathology and Molecular Medicine. The project combines cutting‑edge molecular biology, epigenetics, and immunology with strong translational relevance in muscle‑invasive bladder cancer.
The PhD candidate will be embedded in an excellent research environment and fully integrated into the FAU Graduate Program.

Research Focus
The doctoral project will address fundamental and translational questions in tumor biology and innate immunity, including:

• Nuclear transport of cytokines
• Epigenetic modification of chromatin
• Molecular regulation of human endogenous retroviruses (ERVs)
• Regulation of innate immunity and immune exhaustion
• Molecular mechanisms in muscle‑invasive bladder cancer

Essential experience/qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Molecular Life Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Solid experience in cell culture
• Excellent English skills , both written and spoken
• A strong interest in innovative technologies and cutting‑edge experimental approaches
• High motivation, creativity, and enthusiasm for experimental research

We offer:

• A secure and stable position with all the benefits of a public sector collective agreement, including additional pension coverage through the Federal and State Pension Scheme (VBL), as a system‑relevant public employer
• An interesting and varied position in a motivated and open‑minded team
• Structured onboarding and qualified training
• Salary classification according to the collective agreement for the public service of the German states (TV‑L), depending on qualifications and personal requirements
• Close supervision, excellent infrastructure, and strong career development support
• Structured doctoral training within the FAU Graduate Program

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Lead of Laboratory Molecular Medicine
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