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The research group of Dr. Hao Wu at the Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Endocrinology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany is inviting applications for a PhD position (f/m/d) Metabolic regulation of T cell response in chronic infection and tumor microenvironment.
Our research group at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) specializes in immunometabolism, with a particular focus on how viral infections and the tumor microenvironment orchestrate T cell response at the metabolic level. Funding for this position is provided by the “UMG2032 - Excellence through Focus” project, funded by zukunft.niedersachsen, the joint science funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Conduct an independent research project within a collaborative team;
• Investigating the metabolic communication between tumor and immune cells in pancreatic cancer;
• Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings

Ihre Qualifikationen

• You are a curious, resilient and enthusiastic scientist who can work independently but also in a team.
• You should hold a BSc/MSc degree in life sciences such as biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular medicine, immunology, oncology or a related subject.
• Proven hands-on proficiency in basic Flow Cytometry and standard molecular biology techniques (e.g., Western Blot, qPCR, cloning, cell culture).
• Prior experience in conducting animal experiments (mouse models).
• Basic command of bioinformatics and data analysis skills is highly desirable.
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken) are required.

Wir bieten

• You will work in a high-impact research field with biomedical relevance embedded in the collaborative environment of the Göttingen Campus including several supportive facilities and inspiring research consortia.
• Small and diverse research group with a strong team spirit and an open-minded, collaborative and respectful working atmosphere.
• Fixed termed position (65%) for 3 years, salary will be in accordance to the German Public Sector Collective Agreement (TV-L).
• The UMG is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
• We further strive for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are looking forward to receive your applications including a motivation letter, a CV, certificates and contact details for at least two references compiled as a single PDF via the system. If you have any questions regarding the advertised position, do not hesitate to contact Hao Wu (Email: hao.wu@med.uni-goettingen.de) for further information.