Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Biology (Wnt Signaling) | Biologe (m/w/d)

Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 8, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This is a challenging opportunity for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a leading research program focused on Wnt signaling and cancer metabolism at the University Hospital Düsseldorf. The successful candidate will take a leading role in a DFG-funded project within the SFB consortium, investigating the molecular determinants driving Wnt/STOP dependency in therapy-resistant cancers, including acute leukemias and colorectal cancer. Day-to-day tasks involve designing and executing complex experiments using advanced methodologies such as organoid systems, patient-derived xenografts (PDXs), CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, flow cytometry, and in vitro/in vivo drug screening. The role requires a PhD in a relevant life science field, strong postdoctoral expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques, mandatory hands-on experience with animal models (FELASA B required), and demonstrated scientific independence, offering an outstanding environment to develop an independent scientific profile within an internationally visible research network.

Required Skills

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life-science discipline

Experience

  • Postdoctoral-level expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques
  • Demonstrated experience working independently on complex research projects
  • Solid hands-on experience with animal models, including experimental planning and execution
  • Experience with or strong interest in advanced cancer models (e.g., organoids, PDXs) and drug-response studies

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • FELASA B certification (mandatory)