Job Description

We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible:

Several Postdoc Researchers / Physician Scientists (f/m/x)

- clinician or medical scientists in the fields of cancer genomics, computational biology, tumor immunology and structure-based drug design

TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)
limited until December 31, 2027 according to WissZeitVG within the framework of a third-party funded project

Your salary will be based on TV-L / TV-Ä

TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)
limited until December 31, 2027 according to WissZeitVG within the framework of a third-party funded project

Your salary will be based on TV-L / TV-Ä

Your tasks

• Conducting a competitive project in translational cancer research related to the above-mentioned fields
• Participation in the lecture series, seminars, workshops and soft-skill classes, as well as international conferences
• Oral presentation of data is expected, as well as in publications
• Contribution in supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and PhD students
• Close interaction within the MSSO network, providing a unique opportunity for scientists interested in interdisciplinary work and lateral thinking

Your profile

• Candidates must hold a PhD or MD degree with above-average scientific qualification
• The MSSO seeks to appoint outstanding, highly qualified candidate
• Interest in working in an interdisciplinary team and the ability to establish fruitful collaborations at the interface of different research institutes and research groups
• Besides creativity, a strong ability for problem solving through analytical thinking combined with an enthusiasm for scientific research and oncology is a must
• Strong organization and time management skills are expected
• Additionally, we expect strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, fluent English and the ability for teamwork

Our offer

• Everything but ordinary: You can expect a secure job in a challenging, innovative environment – including company pension schemes and regular working hours without business trips.
• Work-life balance: Whether full-time or part-time, with or without children – with numerous support options, we will find the right path together.
• Team spirit in R(h)ine culture: You will be warmly welcomed by an interdisciplinary team that values mutual respect and helpfulness.
• Strong perspectives: We offer extensive training opportunities – so you can continuously grow and set new goals.

Your future with us

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.

Your future in detail

The ‘Mildred Scheel School of Oncology Aachen-Bonn-Cologne-Düsseldorf’ (MSSO ABCD) is a program of excellence together within the cancer center CIO (Centrum für Integrierte Onkologie) for the promotion of young researchers in translational oncology and funded by the German Cancer Aid (Deutsche Krebshilfe). The MSSO ABCD dual training strategy aims to promote a new generation of translational cancer researchers and offers physicians and life science postgraduates an excellent opportunity to further their academic career in the field of translational oncology. The school is built on expertise at all sites in cancer genomics, computational biology, tumor immunology and genotype-stratified drug-design. The postgraduate program is flanked by seminars and courses in related topics, workshops, lecture series, as well as career development opportunities.

Have we awakened your interest? Please submit your application (including a detailed CV, list of publications, letter of interest, high school certificate, university degree certificates and academic record, project proposal in coordination with your supervising PI (max. 5 pages) and a letter of recommendation from your supervisor) online via the university hospital cologne's applicant portal using the application forms (Postgraduates) downloaded at .

Please note: A prerequisite for application is confirmed supervision of the project by a principal investigator at the Cologne campus.

• Starting date is within 6 months of acceptance
• Full-time or part-time (50%) for 1-2 years, limited until December 31, 2027 (third-party funded project) - ongoing recruitment process during the funding period
• Your salary will be based on TV-L / TV-Ä.

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. The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees.

Contact

Dr. Stefanie Habersetzer
Tel: +49 221 478-15154

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Geschäftsbereich Personal

Kerpener Str. 62

50937 Köln

Application deadline: No application deadline

Job-ID: ukqgloz7

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!