PhD Student (m/f/d) in the field of radiobiology

PhD Student (m/f/d) Department of Radiotherapy and Radiooncology

Anticipated Start Date: 01.09.2026

Application End Date: 26.07.2026

Temporary Employment: 36 months

Working Hours: Part Time

Requisition ID: 2009

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and the Faculty of Medicine together form University Medicine Dresden. It is committed to excellence in high-performance medicine, medical research and teaching as well as healthcare services for patients in the entire region.

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PhD Student (m/f/d) in the field of radiobiology

at the Department of Radiotherapy and Radiooncology

The part-time position (26 hours per week) is available at the earliest possible date, and is limited to three and a half years. Salary is based on the provisions of the applicable labour agreement. Depending on the personal requirements, classification in pay grade E13 is possible.

As part of the collaborative project MEDABIS-PRO, we are looking for a dedicated PhD student to conduct innovative research in the field of radiobiology at the intersection of proton therapy and magnetic resonance imaging. The goal of the doctoral project is to investigate the biological effects of proton beams in the magnetic field of an MR scanner and to generate scientific insights for future-oriented image-guided radiotherapy.

Your responsibilities:

Independent work on a doctoral project on the research topic “radiobiological experiments with proton beams in the magnetic field of an MR Scanner”

Conducting systematic literature research and summarizing the current state of knowledge

Planning, conducting, and evaluating radiobiological experiments with proton beams in the magnetic field of an MR scanner

Analyzing, interpreting, and documenting scientific results, as well as developing new approaches

Presenting and publishing research results at scientific conferences and in international journals

Providing technical help and scientific supervision to students and interns

Your Profile:

Masters degree in radiobiology, biology, biophysics, or a related field

Experience with cell biology methods and biological techniques (in vitro/in vivo)

Proven practical experience in the laboratory

Knowledge of radiobiology and/or radiation physics is a plus

Strong written and spoken English skills

We offer:

Salary: According to TV-L (pay grade E13 , subject to personal qualifications), including annual special payment

Vacation: 30 days of paid annual leave

Professional development: Extensive internal and external training opportunities to continuously enhance your skills

Corporate culture: A transparent, team-oriented environment with shared successes and joint events, including participation in sporting events such as the REWE Team Challenge

Mobility: Job bike option and subsidy for public transport ticket

Health: Access to modern sports and fitness programs at our health center, mental health support programs, and comprehensive occupational health management

Shopping benefits: Employee discounts at the hospital pharmacy, exclusive corporate benefits, and additional shopping platforms

Work-life balance: Family office support for childcare, holiday programs, and caregiving responsibilities, as well as flexible working models

Your contact in the HR Directorate

Antonia Schulz

Severely disabled applicants are expressly encouraged to apply and will be given preferential consideration if equally qualif