Research Assistant (PhD position)

The position is offered for a period of 3 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is part-time (65 % of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 65 %).

The position is part of the DFG-funded Research Training Group GRK 2573 “The inflammatory tumor secretome – from understanding to novel therapies”.

Scientists from the Universities of Marburg and Giessen initiated this research training group with a focus on the role of the tumor secretome in tumor progression and therapy resistance. The Research Training Group is characterized by its interdisciplinary composition of basic research-oriented as well as clinically active scientists. The inclusion of different tumor entities enables competitive research activity in the field of tumor secretome.

Tasks:

• scientific services in research
• sytematic investigation of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from cell culture and patient samples, focusing on their molecular signature in the tumor microenvironment
• application and further development of state-of-the-art techniques in EV research and molecular analytics
• modern analytical methods (proteomics, metabolomics and single cell sequencing) are part of the research program
• for further information, plese see: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/fb20/departments/zti/grk2573-1

Profile:

• diploma, master or comparable degree in a relevant natural science field of study
• proven experience in the isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles (essential) with state-of-the-art techniques such as NTA, nFC, ELISA, Western Blot
• solid knowledge of EV-related mass spectrometry (proteomics and/or metabolomics), incl. sample preparation and data analysis
• familarity with current developments and technologies in the field of EVs; willingness to familiarize with new methods
• high degree of own initiative, structured working method and ability to work in a team in an interdisciplinary environment
• motivation to actively contribute to the scientific training program and to present research findings on national/international conferences

Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected.

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

We offer:

• interesting and broad range of work
• career development
• ticket for free use of public transport in Hesse (Landesticket)

Contact for more Information

Dr. Karen Schwabe

+49 6421-28 66232

karen.schwabe@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. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 25.05.2025 using the application-button below.