The Department of Medicine, Graduate School GRK 2573, invites appliciations for a Research Assistant (PhD position). The employment takes place within the framework of the graduate college GRK 2573 “The inflammatory tumor secretome: From basic understanding to new therapies,” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) with funds from the federal and state governments.
Tasks:
- Scientific services in research
- Functional role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the tumor microenvironment of ovarian cancer
- Methodological advancement of mass spectrometry (proteomics) of EVs
- Bioinformatic analyses of -OMICs data
- Application and further development of state-of-the-art techniques for characterizing the secretome of complex body fluids
- Modern analytical methods (proteomics, metabolomics, and single-cell sequencing) are part of the research program
Within the scope of the assigned tasks, the opportunity for independent scientific work is offered, which serves to further one's own scientific qualifications.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Integration into a DFG-funded research network
- Support measures as part of a structured promotion program
- An interesting and broad range of work
- Career development
- „LandesTicket“ for all civil servants of the state of Hesse
Requirements
- Completed scientific university degree (diploma, master's or equivalent) in a relevant natural science subject
- Solid experience in current experimental research methodology
- High degree of initiative, structured working style, and ability to work in a team in an interdisciplinary and international research consortium
- Active participation in the scientific training program with practical and theoretical courses
- Motivation to actively contribute to the scientific training program and to present research results at national/international conferences
- Very good written and spoken English skills
Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected.
Application Deadline
March 8, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the University of Marburg webpage.
