Research Associate (Postdoc)

Registration number: fb20-0239-wmz-2024

Entry date: as soon as possible

Application deadline: 2024-12-01

Salary: E 13 TV-H

Duration: 2 years

Volume of employment: full-time

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

At the Department of Medicine, Institute of Pharmacology, the research group of Dr. Mark Schmitt is currently accepting applications for a

Research associate (Postdoc)

In an exciting upcoming DFG funded project, we aim to elucidate how western-style diet influences the development, progression and therapy response of colorectal cancer. We are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated postdoctoral researcher with excellent qualifications to strengthen our team. The position is offered for a period of 2 years. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13).

Tasks:

• exciting in vivo research using transgenic mice in diet-related colon cancer mouse models
• cutting-edge techniques such as 3D intestinal organoid cultures, multiplex Immunofluorescence and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
• bioinformatics analysis of next generation single cell RNA- and Whole Exome sequencing data

Profile:

• MSc-degree or equivalent in biology or related life sciences, as well as a Doctorate in a natural science
• excellent background in cell and molecular biology
• profound knowledge in next-generation sequencing data evaluation
• experience in planning and conducting in vivo experiments is an asset
• You should be enthusiastic, self-motivated and capable of pursuing research projects independently as well as in collaborations
• excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

We offer:

• an interesting and broad range of work in an excellent working environment
• flexible working hours
• „Hessen ticket“ – for free use of public transport in Hesse
• company extra pension scheme (VBL)

Contact for more Information:

Dr. Mark Schmitt

+49 6421-28 62262

Mark.schmitt@uni-marburg.de

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. Sharing a full-time position (§ 8 Abs. 2 S. 1 HGlG) as well as a reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as described in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs cannot be refunded.

Please apply by the 1st of December 2024 using the application-button.