Postdoctoral Researcher in Liver Cancer Research | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This full-time postdoctoral position at Düsseldorf University Hospital (UKD) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a DFG-funded Research Unit (FOR 5889) focused on chronic liver disease and hepatocarcinogenesis. Working within the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Infectious Diseases, the successful candidate will investigate how cell death mechanisms and alarm signals control transitions in liver cancer development. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting experimental work using in vivo mouse models, analyzing complex datasets such as transcriptomic or single-cell data, and collaborating across an interdisciplinary network of clinical and basic science researchers. This role is ideal for a highly motivated scientist looking to work at the cutting edge of oncology and cell death research. The position is attractive due to its integration into a prestigious research consortium, a competitive salary based on the TV-L E13 public service scale, and a structured environment that supports advanced professional qualification over a four-year term.