We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible:
Department of Dermatology, Tumor Biology Group
TV-L: 25 h/week (64,94%)
limited for 3 years according to WissZeitVG
Your salary will be based on TV-L
TV-L: 25 h/week (64,94%)
limited for 3 years according to WissZeitVG
Your salary will be based on TV-L
We are seeking a motivated doctoral student for a research
project focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms
underlying cancer development. This position involves using advanced in vitro 3D organotypic models, conducting
biochemical and molecular analyses, and performing in vivo mouse carcinogenesis studies, funded through competitive grants. The selected candidate will be responsible for generating and characterizing cell lines using cutting-edge techniques and performing transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to investigate key pathways in tumor biology.
Candidates should hold a Diploma or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related degree. Hands-on experience with cell culture (2D/3D), CRISPR/Cas9, and
qPCR/Western blot. Experience or willingness to work with laboratory mice is preferred. Strong interest in skin cancer and tumor microenvironment; prior work with organoids or carcinogenesis models is advantageous. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
High motivation for research and strong team spirit.
This position provides an excellent training opportunity in a multidisciplinary setting, with access to modern research facilities and strong supervision within an internationally collaborative team.
We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching and health care at the highest level. That's why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations.
This is the University Hospital of Cologne: Everything but ordinary.
Our research group is part of the Department of Dermatology and has a strong focus on tumor biology. We use various in vitro and in vivo assays to understand how XIAP expression in epithelial-type tumors, both
intrinsically and extrinsically—such as through regulating cellular inflammatory signaling and tumor immune infiltration—affects tumor growth and therapeutic response. This project will work closely with Prof. Hamid
Kashkar's group. Further information about our labs, facilities, research team, and inspiring scientific environment is available .
Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability, competence and professional performance. People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and qualification.
Dr. rer. nat. Paola Zigrino
Tel: +49 221 478-97443
Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
Geschäftsbereich Personal
Kerpener Str. 62
50937 Köln
Application deadline: 31.05.2026
Job-ID: bf3tgdx3
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!
Working with Cologne University Hospital means developing the future – the future of medicine, the future welfare of patients and the future of your career.
Our 1.500-bed-hospital is obliged to provide maximal medical care. We are passionate about a scientific-oriented innovative medicine.
Our constant economic growth is one aspect of our operations but we strongly focus on our social responsibility in medical research, education and healthcare as well. Cologne University Hospital provides not only top of the range medical care but is also one of Cologne's biggest employers. We are facing our social responsibility every single day. With 59 clinics and institutes and more than 10.000 employees we are among the top university hospitals in Germany.
