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PhD Position (f/m/x)

Anticipated Start Date:  01.11.2025
Application End Date:  28.09.2025
Temporary Employment:  36 months
Working Hours:  Part Time
Requisition ID:  1490

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and the Faculty of Medicine together form University Medicine Dresden. It is committed to excellence in high-performance medicine, medical research and teaching as well as healthcare services for patients in the entire region.

Together for the cutting-edge medicine of tomorrow - become part of  University Medicine Dresden

 

PhD student (f/m/x)

 

A PhD position for the period of 36 months starting on November 1st 2025 in the “Gastrointestinal stem cell and cancer biology” laboratory (PI Daniel E. Stange). Payment is based on the regulations of the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L).

 

Our research group is looking for a highly motivated and talented PhD student who would like to join our interdisciplinary team at Dresden University of Technology. Our group is part of the scientific community at the University Hospital Dresden and works closely together with the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) as well as different collaboration partners all over the world. The main topics of our group are patient-derived tumor organoids from gastrointestinal tumors and genetically engineered mouse models. The project will focus on the one hand on the role of inflammation in gastric tumorigenesis and on the other hand investigate the clonal selection process during cancer development.

 

Requires all your skills – your challenge:

 

  • Planning, conducting and evaluating experiments based on biochemic, molecular and cell biologic experiments
  • Working with different organoid models and laboratory animals
  • Familiarization with new experimental methods
  • Independent planning of experiments in close cooperation with the project team
  • Active participation in seminars and internal laboratory meetings
  • Presentation of own results within the working group, the institute, and at national and international conferences
  • Preparation of research results for publication and participation in the acquisition of third-party funding

 

A perfect fit – your profile:

 

  • Completed master's degree in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or a related field
  • Practical experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology
  • High motivation to research molecular mechanisms in a science-enthusiastic team
  • Interest in working with murine model systems and human organoids
  • Extensive experiences in cell culture and molecular biologic methods
  • Experience in the use of the CRISPR/Cas9 system would be desirable
  • Very good written and spoken English skills
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office and graphics programs as well as bioinformatic databases (i.e. protein and gene databases)

 

Convincing on every level – what we offer:

 

  • An exciting research project within a highly translational environment
  • A versatile and responsible role in the dynamic and future-oriented field of cutting-edge medicine, with every opportunity for development and advancement
  • Attractive salary in accordance with collective agreement, including special payments
  • Agreement on flexible working hours enabling you to achieve a healthy work-life balance
  • Use of company prevention and fitness offers in our Carus Vital fitness center
  • Childcare through partnerships with childcare facilities near the laboratory
  • Use of bike leasing and the option of a job ticket
  • Support services for all areas of life through our family office and employee counseling
  • Additional advantages through our employee benefits

 

Your contact in the HR Directorate

 

 

Elena Koch

Tel: 0351-458- 2594

Severely disabled applicants are expressly encouraged to apply and will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we also consider your written application without any disadvantages. 

To ensure the best possible health protection for our patients and employees, we require proof of measles vaccination (a medical certificate) in accordance with the Infection Protection Act. Further proof of vaccination status must be presented before starting work.

Good reasons for the Dresden University Medicine as an employer

Attractive conditions

With us, you can expect remuneration in line with the company pay scale, 30 days' vacation and a fixed annual bonus. For the time after your active career, we offer the possibility of a company-supported pension scheme.

Diverse working environment

Dresden University Hospital is one of the most innovative and successful hospitals in Germany. As a maximum care provider, it covers the entire spectrum of medicine and offers varied tasks in a wide range of areas.

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