Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Medicine | Life Scientist (m/w/d)
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Job Summary
This Postdoctoral Researcher role, based at the Institute of Molecular Medicine at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, focuses on advancing precision oncology in colorectal cancer. The successful candidate will develop and apply innovative, patient-specific preclinical models to understand tumor-microenvironment interactions and identify novel therapeutic strategies. Day-to-day tasks include the cultivation of colorectal cancer organoids, execution of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) experiments, and genetic manipulation using CRISPR technology. This position requires a completed PhD in Life Sciences, significant experience with organoid culture, scRNA-seq, and CRISPR genome editing, coupled with programming skills in R or Python. This is an attractive opportunity for a motivated scientist seeking creative freedom, involvement in national/international collaborations, and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with advanced disease.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree (Master or Diploma) in Life Sciences, Completed PhD in Life Sciences
Experience
- Completed PhD in the field of life sciences
- Experience in colorectal cancer organoid culture
- Experience with single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), lentiviral transduction, molecular cloning and CRISPR genome editing
- First-author publications related to colorectal cancer research in peer-reviewed journals
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract of 3 years
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