PhD Position (m/f/d)

Introduction

The Pediatric Hematology and Experimental Oncology (PHEO) research group, led by Dr. Alexander Wurm and Prof. Denis Schewe, is dedicated to advancing and improving therapies for children with cancer, particularly acute leukemias. Our research bridges experimental and clinical oncology with the goal of optimizing existing treatments and developing new therapeutic approaches with direct relevance for pediatric patients.

Your Responsibilities:

Planning, designing, and performing (primary) cell–based, molecular biological, and biochemical experiments

Conducting animal experiments using mouse models

Establishing new project-related laboratory methods, including experimental design, implementation, and validation of results

Contributing to the preparation of scientific publications

Participating independently in research consortia and collaborative projects

Supporting administrative tasks within the laboratory

Documentation and analysis of experimental results

Preparation and completion of a doctoral thesis (PhD) based on the research project

Your Profile:

Masters degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field

Strong background in molecular and cellular biology techniques

Experience with cell culture, ideally including primary cells

Practical experience with molecular biology and biochemical methods (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry, cloning, or similar techniques)

Interest in cancer research, particularly hematology/oncology

Willingness to work with animal models (mouse experiments); prior experience in animal handling is advantageous but not required

Ability to plan, conduct, and analyze experiments independently while working within a collaborative research environment

Strong organizational and documentation skills for accurate recording of experimental data

Interest in scientific writing and publishing

Ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team

Good communication skills in English (spoken and written); knowledge of German is advantageous but not mandatory

High level of motivation, reliability, and scientific curiosity

Our Offer:

Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

The position is available from July 1, 2026, on a part-time basis (26 hours/week) and is initially limited to a period of 3 years. Salary is based on the applicable collective agreement and may be classified up to pay grade E13, depending on personal qualifications.

Compensation: Salary according to collective agreement (up to E13), including annual bonus and occupational pension scheme

Vacation: 30 days per year

Career development: Extensive internal and external training and development opportunities, e.g., via our Carus Academy

Work-life balance: Family office providing support in all life situations, including childcare placements, holiday programs, and care for relatives

Health & wellbeing: Wide range of sports and fitness programs in a state-of-the-art gym, as well as mental health support and occupational health management

Employee benefits: Discounts at the hospital pharmacy, corporate benefits, and access to various shopping platforms

Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

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