The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology.

Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions.

The Klinik für Gastroenterologie, gastrointestinale Onkologie und Endokrinologie of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position for the earliest start date

PhD position (f/m/d)

part time, 25,025 hours per week, limited for 3 years
Remuneration according to TV-L

My research group at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) investigates cancer metabolism and metabolic plasticity during metastatic progression. My research focuses on identifying metabolic vulnerabilities in pancreatic cancer and other entities across the different stages of the metastatic cascade. To uncover novel therapeutic targets for organ metastasis, we employ state-of-the-art technologies, including in vitro and in vivo CRISPR screening approaches. In addition, my laboratory integrates comprehensive metabolomics and lipidomics analyses of cancer cells, tumor tissues, and other biological samples to characterize dynamic metabolic adaptations and capture the mechanisms underlying metabolic plasticity during cancer progression. 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.

Your tasks

Standard Molecular Biology (PCR, qPCR, Western Blot, cloning and bacterial transformation, Immunohistochemistry etc.)
Experience with cell culture experiments (3D culture systems is an advantage)
Processing of human and murine tumor tissue samples (e.g., tumor tissue, plasma)
Experience with animal experiments
Documentation of experiments and results according to GLP standards
Conduct an independent research project within a collaborative team
Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings

Your qualifications

You are a curious and enthusiastic scientist who can work independently but also in a team
Strong background in Cancer Metabolism and / or Cancer Metastasis Research
Hands-on experience in cell culture is a prerequisite
licensed training to perform animal experiments (e.g. FELASA-B) is an advantage
Solid knowledge of standard molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and cell biology techniques
Interested in learning new procedures and protocols on metabolomics and lipidomics
You should hold a BSc/MSc degree in life sciences such as Biology, Medical Biology, Biochemistry or a related subject
Fluent English language skills (written and spoken) are required

We offer

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

How to apply
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 Dr. Felix Vogel (felix.vogel@med.uni-goettingen.de) for further information.

Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.

We look forward to receiving your application!