PhD Students (F/M/D) in Tumor Biology

The Mildred Scheel Early Career Center Würzburg
(https://www.med.uni-wuerzburg.de/msnz/the-msnz/) and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (https://www.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/molbio/startseite/) are looking for enthusiastic young scientists (f/m/d) with a background in Life Sciences who are interested in pursuing PhD projects in one of the following groups: Dimitrios Papadopoulos studies the function and regulation of oncogenic ribonucleoprotein particles in solid childhood tumors. The project aims to develop new therapeutic strategies that target key RNA-binding proteins controlling tumor homeostasis. Gabriele Büchel works on improving therapies for neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer. The project analyses the mechanisms of Aurora-A signaling and inhibition. The projects will be localized in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, which is part of the Biocenter of the University Würzburg. The Biocenter has a vibrant research environment with multiple groups working on central questions of cell and molecular biology. We are also part of the Comprehensive Cancer Mainfranken. We offer:

• a highly interactive work environment, with research groups working on basic mechanisms of transcription, RNA biogenesis and protein ubiquitylation as well as on advanced genetic tumor models and therapeutic strategies for multiple tumors
• a full-time appointment, competitive salary, fixed-term for an initial period of three years, extension possible
• a PhD program as part of the enrolment in the Graduate School of Life Sciences, with hands-on supervision, intellectual support

Apply if you have:

• M.Sc. or an equivalent qualification in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field
• Previous experience in molecular biology or in protein biochemistry
• Strong interest in tumor biology
• The working language is English, knowledge of the German language is not required

To apply, please submit your CV with references and a one-page letter of motivation as single pdf file via email to BZ-applications@msnz-wuerzburg.de. Prior publications or international experience are welcome, but no prerequisite. The deadline for the application is October 15th, 2023. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of race, gender or disability. The University Hospital and the University aim to increase the proportion of female employees, therefore applications from qualified women are particularly welcome. Preference will be given to people with disabilities in the case of otherwise equal aptitude.