German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Postdoctoral Researcher in Translational Control & Cancer-Microbiome Interactions 2026

The Junior Clinical Cooperation Unit (headed by Prof. Dr. med. Johannes Betge) aims to identify cancer vulnerabilities and uncover mechanisms of treatment resistance by using patient-derived cancer models and high-throughput methods, such as drug screening, -omics, and single-cell technologies. Together with the group of Dr. Johanna Schott (Department of Biochemistry, Mannheim Medical Faculty), focused on RNA biology and mechanisms of translation control, we offer a postdoctoral position within the framework of the newly funded Research Unit „Functional Genomics and Microbiomics in Precision Medicine of Colorectal Cancer“ (GenoMiCC, FOR 5806).

 

Your Tasks

• Gain important insights into clinically relevant aspects of colorectal cancer biology and influences of microbiota
• Apply a wide spectrum of genetic, molecular, cell biological, biochemical as well as -omics and bioinformatics techniques
• Optimize and apply ribosome profiling and single-cell ribosome profiling on organoids and clinical samples
• Characterize the impact of gut microbiota-derived metabolites on signaling pathways, translation control, and therapy resistance in patient-derived colorectal cancer organoids and clinical samples
• Interact within a diverse and multidisciplinary environment of biologists, clinicians, computational scientists, and other colleagues within our research groups and with consortium partners of the FOR 5806

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 17, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
•  Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
•  30 days of vacation per year
•  Flexible working hours
•  Possibility of part-time work
•  Family-friendly working environment
•  Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
•  Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being
•  Develop your full potential: access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program and DKFZ Career Service with targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents

Requirements

• Self-motivated, bright individual with a master's and PhD degree in biochemistry, biology, bioinformatics, molecular medicine, or a related subject.
• Previous experience with biochemical and molecular biology techniques, as well as a strong interest in molecular cancer research are essential.
• Prior experience with RNA biology, organoid models, high-throughput methods, or -omics analysis is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Due to the interdisciplinary framework and close collaboration between two labs and within the FOR 5806, excellent communication skills in English, the ability to work independently, and strong organizational skills are expected.

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Application Deadline

January 17, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) on jobs.dkfz.de to apply

Contact: PD Dr. med. Johannes Betge

• Phone: +49 (0)6221/42-1965

For mroe information, kindly visit DKFZ website.