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PhD candidate (f/m/d) in Tumor Immunology

Anticipated Start Date:  15.04.2026
Application End Date:  05.04.2026
Temporary Employment:  36 months
Working Hours:  Part Time
Requisition ID:  1776

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.

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PhD candidate (f/m/d) in Tumor Immunology

in the Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

 

 

 

The part-time position (26 hours per week) is available at the earliest possible date, and is limited to three years. Salary is based on the provisions of the applicable labour agreement. Depending on the personal requirements, classification in pay grade E13 is possible.

 

The Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital Dresden is one of the leading surgical departments for cancer treatment in Europe. It is embedded into the framework of the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT/UCC Dresden), which provides an excellent network for translational oncological research and the possibility to share state of the art methods and platforms.

 

Our group is interested in numerous aspects of the biology and immunologic interactions in the tumor microenvironment in murine and human gastric cancer. We are analyzing the role of different immune cell subsets in tumor initiation and tumor growth using patient-derived organoid systems. Within this BMBF funded project we will perform a comprehensive analysis of the immune metabolism in gastric cancer-infiltrating T cells. Further information can be found on the lab homepage.

 

Please include a letter of motivation, CV, certificates and 3 recommendation letters/names of references in your application.

 

Your responsibilities:

 

  • Establishment and execution of experimental work (organoid cultures, cell culture, flow cytometry, histological, immunohistological and molecular analyses, as well as in vivo mouse experiments)

  • Analysis, documentation and presentation of research results (manuscript preparation, scientific presentations)

  • Independent scientific qualification and publication of research findings

  • Supervision and mentoring of students and trainees

  • Organization and administrative project tasks (project meetings, reporting, support with financial reports and final project reports)

 

Your profile:

 

  • Diploma thesis or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine or related fields
  • Previous experience with basic biochemical and immunological techniques is essential
  • High motivation and strong interest in tumor immunology
  • Excellent English language skills
  • Enthusiasm for working in an ambitious, multi-disciplinary research group

 

 

We offer: 

 

  • Salary: According to TV-L (pay grade E13, subject to personal qualifications), including annual special payment

  • Vacation: 30 days of paid annual leave

  • Professional development: Extensive internal and external training opportunities to continuously enhance your skills

  • Corporate culture: A transparent, team-oriented environment with shared successes and joint events, including participation in sporting events such as the REWE Team Challenge

  • Mobility: Job bike option and subsidy for public transport ticket

  • Health: Access to modern sports and fitness programs at our health center, mental health support programs, and comprehensive occupational health management

  • Shopping benefits: Employee discounts at the hospital pharmacy, exclusive corporate benefits, and additional shopping platforms

  • Work-life balance: Family office support for childcare, holiday programs, and caregiving responsibilities, as well as flexible working models

 

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

Our Benefits

Attractive conditions: We offer attractive compensation according to the collective bargaining agreement, 30 days of vacation, and a fixed annual bonus. For retirement, we offer the option of a company-sponsored pension plan.

Career & Development: Benefit from a wide range of training and professional development opportunities, including at our in-house Carus Academy.

Family Focus: Our Family Office supports you with childcare or eldercare needs.

Health & Prevention: You receive free health consultations, comprehensive vaccination coverage, and regular occupational health checkups. You can also take advantage of our in-house health center, Carus Vital.

Mobility & Transportation: Stay mobile with our job ticket or bike leasing options.

Employee Benefits: Take advantage of discounts on our additional offers at mitarbeiterangebote.de or mitarbeitervorteile.de.

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