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Scientist (Postdoc) focusing on “Colorectal Cancer”

(We are targeting applicants of all genders)
Full time | limited | Announcement number: 862-2024

The Mildred Scheel Career Center (Mildred-Scheel-Nachwuchszentrum, MSNZ) Frankfurt is a joint institution of the Faculty of Medicine of the Goethe University, the Unimedizin Frankfurt, the University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt-Marburg and the Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI) and is funded as one of five excellence programs in Germany by the German Cancer Aid. The Mildred Scheel Career Center (MSNZ) Frankfurt and the Department for General-, Visceral-, Transplant- and Thoracicsurgery, Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt (Prof. Armin Wiegering) are seeking a motivated Scientist, with high interest in translational cancer, to join the MSNZ and the team at the Department for General-, Visceral-, Transplant- and Thoracicsurgery, Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt (Prof. Armin Wiegering). 
Further information on the FCI and UCT and their research program can be found at http://fci.health and https://www.uct-frankfurt.de/forschung.html. An overview of the MSNZ is available at http://www.uctfrankfurt.de/msnz.

Project description

The Department for General, Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery aims to strengthen it´s research in the field of protein translation and how interference with this can enhance DNA damage response (DDR)-induced apoptosis in colorectal carcinoma (CRC) by pharmacological modulation of DNA transcription and DNA replication. The project includes in vitro studies, organoid models and preclinical mouse models. Numerous omics technologies and preclinical models are available to support the scientific work. Further support is provided by the technological platforms and staff scientists of the FCI, as well as the expertise of the UCT Biobank for patient samples and annotated data.

Who you are

  • University degree in life science or equivalent and PhD with outstanding scientific credentials
  • Strong expertise in translational cancer research obtained in national and – preferably - international research institutions
  • Research expertise in one of the topics relevant for the mission of the FCI, the UCT and the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) strong interest in promoting your scientific qualifications and developing into an independent group leader
  • broad experience in the management of scientific projects
  • ample knowledge on protein translation
  • high level of motivation and communication skills
  • Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required.

What we offer

  • development of a personal scientific profile with the support of internal and external mentoring
  • integration into the FCI, the University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt-Marburg and the DKTK
  • access to scientific infrastructure and established preclinical models
  • excellent basic research closely linked to translational and clinical aspects
  • opportunity for a research stay at a national or international research institution
  • participation in further training and qualification programs such as personal “soft” skills and career development
  • a diverse and challenging task in an outstanding scientific and international environment
  • Collective agreement: In addition to an attractive salary based on a collective agreement with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemes
  • Mobility: Free public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)
  • Campus: Our attractive university hospital campus offers a modern cafeteria, various cafes, and opportunities to rest in numerous green spaces. A walk on the riverside of the Main offers relaxation during breaks
  • Work-Life-Balance: Part-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), child care during holidays
  • Health Promotion: Benefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercise.
  • Professional development: Internal and external training for your professional development
  • Any questions? Many answers can be found in our FAQs for new employees. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Women are underrepresented in these positions at the University Hospital Frankfurt. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Disabled applicants are preferred if they have the same personal and professional qualifications.

Join our team

We are looking forward to your application! Use the time until  November 25, 2024 to apply. Please submit your application together with a letter of motivation electronically For further information please contact Prof. Armin Wiegering (e-mail: armin.wiegering@unimedizin-ffm.de) or Viktoria Jenkner (phone: 069 6301 7251, email: jenkner@med.uni-frankfurt.de).

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