PhD candidate (f/m/d)

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79110 Freiburg

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Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg offers the position of a

PhD candidate (m/f/d)

(biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine or related areas)

This PhD project is embedded within a broader research program aiming to overcome chemoresistance in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a major cause of early relapse and treatment failure. The candidate will explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms that allow residual leukemia cells to survive therapeutic stress, focusing on metabolic adaptations and translational regulation. The project will involve cutting-edge techniques, in vitro and in vivo functional assays to characterize novel vulnerabilities in chemoresistant AML cells. Through these approaches, the candidate will contribute to the identification and validation of innovative therapeutic targets designed to disrupt leukemia cell survival pathways. The ultimate goal of this project is to advance therapies addressing a critical unmet clinical need in leukemia treatment.

We offer:

exceptional environment for translational oncology research

cutting edge technologies

motivated team with strong background in in vivo research

widespread local, national and international collaborations

UKF standard social benefits, e.g. UKF job ticket UKF

Your qualifications:

Master degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine or related fields

strong background in cell biology, immunology and molecular biology

Experience in and readiness to perform in vivo functional tests in mouse models

good command of spoken and written English

Employment will be on limited term (36 Month) with possible extension.

We look forward to your application (CV, letter of motivation, references with contact information). Please submit your application via our online portal.

University Medical Center Freiburg

Center for Pediatrics

Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Dr. med. Christina Mayerhofer

Breisacher Str. 62, D-79106 Freiburg

For further information, please reach out at any time:

General information: Salary is assigned according to a pay scale. Unless prevented by operational or legal reasons, full-time positions are generally open to those wishing to job share. Where two candidates are equally suitable for a post, severely disabled candidates are given priority. Employment decisions are made by the Personnel Department.

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