Postdoc (gn ) Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Limited to 3 years Full-time with 38,5 hours/week Salary according to TV-L E13 Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Kerl group

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise in the Kerl Lab at the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology with a focus on cancer immunology. Our group describes the cellular heterogeneity in pediatric tumors and its impact on therapy response. In this project we focus on identifying mechanisms of cellular communication between immune and tumor cells in pediatric cancer. In order to do this, we use advanced single cell based technologies, including single cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics and multiplex immunohistochemistry – ideally with you on board!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with single cell based technologies and in vitro models

Independent planning, execution, documentation, analysis and interpretation of experiments

Presentation of results in both written and oral form, delivery of reports

Support and supervision of projects from PhD students

Aquisition of project funding/ securing grants

REQUIREMENTS:

Doctorate/PhD in life sciences, human medicine or related fields

Successful postdoctoral experience in the area immunology or cancer immunology including excellent publication record

Experience with transcriptomics and immunohistochemistry

A background in cell culture of diverse cell lines, 3D cultures and primary immune cells

A keen interest in experimental work and mentoring students

Oral and written communication skills (German, English), organizational skills and high motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team

WE OFFER:

A highly motivated and communicative research environment within a successful translational working group

A thorough introduction in the skills needed accompanied by supervision and guidance to develop oneself within a fascinating research field

Modern infrastructure anda state-of-the-art-laboratory with committed colleagues to manage project-related challenges

Support of new research ideas beyond the existing research program

Encouragement of further qualifications such as habilitations and the corresponding application for own grants

For inquiries, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Kornelius Kerl or Maike Echtermeyer, T 58078

Apply now via our career portal until 01.12.2025, including:

Cover letter describing your research experience

CV including a list of relevant publications

Copy of the official academic transcript of your degree

Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for 2 academic references