The aim of OncoRay – National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology – is the improvement of the cure of cancer diseases through individual technologically optimized radiation therapy. Thereby, top scientists and young talents take their chance on such high demand of preclinical and clinical translational research field.

As soon as possible, we invite you to apply for a position as

PhD Student (f/m)

The contract is currently limited to 2 years. The salary is according to the State of Saxony TV-L salary scales (50 %).

The research group studies the molecular mechanisms that control cancer stem cell properties in an effort to identify new predictive biomarkers and chemical compounds regulating tumor radiosensitivity for development of individualized cancer therapy. The successful candidate will be responsible for the identification, analysis and validation of putative cancer stem cell markers by combining modern methods of molecular and cellular biology with genomics and proteomics approaches and with mouse models. Qualified applicant will perform irradiation study in vitro and in vivo to interpret significance of identified genes as prognostic markers for tumor radiosensitivity.

Your profile:

• Master's degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or other appropriate qualifications

• Experience in molecular and cell biology techniques

• Experience in working with laboratory animals (mice) is desirable but no essential

• Fluency in spoken and written English

We offer you:

• Arranging for flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life

• Taking part in job-oriented educational course

• Participation in the institution retirement plan

Women are explicitly invited to apply. Handicapped persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification.

We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we also consider your written application without any disadvantages.

We look forward to receiving your application, until January 15, 2018, online on our Website www.uniklinikum-dresden.de with registration number ZIK0917969.

For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr. Anna Dubrovska – phone 0049(0) 351-458-7150 or by mail: anna.dubrovska@oncoray.de