Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Neuroscience | Postdoc (f/m/x) Cancer Neuroscience
Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
Job Summary
This Postdoctoral Researcher position offers a unique opportunity to lead a groundbreaking project investigating the neurobiology of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) at a leading university hospital in Germany. The successful candidate will build upon recent discoveries, exploring neuron-to-cancer synapses using advanced in vivo models and co-cultures to understand SCLC development and progression. Day-to-day tasks involve elucidating the mechanisms of neuronal activity on SCLC proliferation, dissecting the interplay between the nervous system and the tumor microenvironment, and contributing to a collaborative SCLC research community. This role is ideal for a passionate cancer or neuroscience researcher seeking scientific independence in a cutting-edge field with strong institutional support and opportunities for professional growth.
Required Skills
Education
PhD or equivalent degree in Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Immunology
Experience
- Demonstrated strong record of scientific productivity with at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed international journal
- Professional experience in cancer research or neuroscience
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
- Hands-on experience with in vivo cancer or neuroscience research (advantageous)
- Experience with advanced neuroscience techniques (advantageous)
- Deep knowledge of cancer cell biology, signaling pathways, or the tumor microenvironment (advantageous)
- Proficiency in advanced microscopy and/or multiplex imaging of the immune microenvironment (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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