PhD Student in Cancer Brain Biology | Doktorand*in in Krebs-Hirnbiologie (w/m/d) - deutsch and english

Job Summary

This doctoral position at Heidelberg University’s Institute for Neurobiology offers a unique opportunity to join a German Cancer Aid-funded project focused on the Wnt signaling pathway in choroid plexus brain tumors. As a PhD candidate, you will conduct cutting-edge research using 3D organoid models, hiPSCs, and microfluidic systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include performing in vitro experiments, immunohistochemistry, and high-resolution imaging such as confocal microscopy. Additionally, you will engage in transcriptomics, proteomics, and bioinformatic data integration with human datasets. The role is highly collaborative, involving the preparation of scientific publications and presentations at international conferences. This position is ideal for highly motivated researchers seeking a dynamic, international environment with first-class facilities. You will also benefit from membership in the Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School (HBIGS), providing a structured framework for your doctoral studies and career support within a world-renowned research institution.