University of Freiburg PhD Student in Natural Sciences 2026

The research at the Institute of Clinical Pathology and the research group of Prof. Dr. Dr. Christoph Schell is looking for a highly motivated PhD student in natural sciences for our interdisciplinary research team (MatriPath Lab), which investigates the composition and role of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in the context of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (within the framework of SFB 1453). A particular focus is on the reciprocal interaction between the extracellular matrix and the cells of the TME. Our lab has many years of expertise in investigating cell-matrix interactions and their influence on complex kidney pathologies (e.g., Rogg et al. – Science Advances 2025, Rogg et al. – JASN 2022 – PMID: 35260418; Braun et al. – JCI 2023 – PMID: 37014703 – further information about the research group: https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/pathologie/forschung/ag-schell-1.html).

Within this project, the group aim to understand how the extracellular matrix composition influences intercellular crosstalk within the TME of clear cell renal cell carcinomas. The group will utilize a complementary portfolio of methods, including primary cell isolation, multiplex immunofluorescence microscopy, ex vivo tumor models, and CRISRP/Cas9 modifications.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Freiburg
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyUniversity of Freiburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

You bring with you:

• A very good Master's degree in life sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, pharmacy)
• Excellent foundations in molecular and cell biology
• Experience in image analysis (e.g. QuPath; CellProfiler)
• FELASA B certification or equivalent animal experimentation qualification required
• Experience with microscopy techniques (especially fluorescence microscopy)
• Programming skills are an advantage (R/Python)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Freiburg on karriere.uniklinik-freiburg.de to apply

Contact: Prof. Dr. Dr. Christoph Schell

• 0761/270-81230
• [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit University of Freiburg webpage.