Open Positions

1

Time Span

as soon as possible for 3 years

Application Deadline

12 Jan 2025

Financing

yes

Areas of study

Biochemistry, Human Biology, Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Biology

Description

The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, research group of Dr. Katja Rust, is currently accepting applications for a Doctoral Researcher/PhD. 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 or date. The position is part-time (50 % of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E13, 50 %).

The research project aims to investigate mechanisms of epithelial tumor development and cancer cachexia using an ovarian tumor model in the fruit fly Drosophila and is funded by the von Behring-Röntgen-foundation.

Your tasks:

• scientific services in research 
• analysis of single cell RNA-sequencing datasets of tumor cells
• high resolution confocal light microscopy
• analysis of tumor and host metabolomes using mass spectrometry
• Drosophila genetics using state-of-the-art biochemical and cell biological methods
• molecular biology methods to investigate mRNA and protein expression in tissues

The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG. 

Your qualification:

• MSc-degree or equivalent in Biology, Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry or a comparable field
• high motivation and interest on independent research
• capacity for teamwork 
• a molecular biology skill set
• background in Drosophila genetics and light microscopy techniques is desirable

Disposition to own scientific qualification as part of the doctorate project on epithelial tumorigenesis and cancer cachexia 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 :

• the Hesse state ticket (Landesticket) for local public transport

• a diverse selection of sports programs at the Center for University Sports

• company pension scheme (VBL)

• Welcome Center service for international scientists

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. Applicants with children are welcome – Philipps-University is certified as a family-friendly university. 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 can not be refunded.

Please apply by January 12th 2025 to katja.rust@uni-marburg.de