PhD Student in Artificial Tumor Immune Microenvironments | PhD Student (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This PhD position at the INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials focuses on the intersection of synthetic biology, biomaterials, and cancer immunology. The successful candidate will investigate how the tumor immune microenvironment influences immunotherapy resistance in breast cancer and metastatic lesions. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing cancer spheroid and organoid cultures, engineering synthetic cells with immunological properties, and conducting in vitro assays for advanced therapies like CAR T cells and bispecific T cell engagers. The role involves sophisticated techniques such as light-sheet microscopy, flow cytometry, and RNA sequencing analysis. This position is particularly attractive due to its placement within an internationally leading research center, offering a highly interdisciplinary environment, flexible working hours, and a structured career development path. Candidates will benefit from working on a cutting-edge research topic with strong industrial and academic networking opportunities.