Doctoral Research Position in Tumor Immunology (CAR-T Cell Therapy) | Qualifizierungstelle mit dem Ziel der Promotion Ausschreibungs-ID: fb20-0015-wmz-2026

Job Summary

This is a unique, fixed-term, part-time research position (65% FTE) focused on achieving a doctoral degree within the DFG-funded Research Training Group GRK2573, specializing in the inflammatory tumor secretome. The successful candidate will work on developing an improved CAR-T cell therapy against pancreatic carcinoma. Day-to-day tasks include performing scientific research services, manufacturing CAR-T cells (mouse and human), conducting extensive in vitro analyses (proliferation, cytokine production, killing), and analyzing CAR-T cell efficacy in vivo using a pancreatic carcinoma mouse model. Key requirements include a university degree (Master's, Diploma, or Fast-Track Bachelor's) with a focus on tumor biology, deep knowledge of T-cell and tumor immunology, and proficiency in molecular biology techniques like qPCR and cloning. This role offers the opportunity for independent scientific work and qualification within an interdisciplinary research environment at Philipps University Marburg.