Postdoctoral Researcher / Scientific Associate | Postdoc / Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d) als Elternzeitvertretung
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
Job Summary
This role is based at the Immune Monitoring Unit of the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) in Dresden, a joint venture involving the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of immune monitoring within scientific projects and clinical trials. Your daily tasks involve planning, executing, and documenting results, with a heavy emphasis on analyzing human immune cell populations. This is a parental leave cover position offering a unique opportunity to work within a world-class research infrastructure. You will act as a coordinator for the unit, requiring a blend of high-level scientific expertise and organizational leadership. The position is ideal for researchers looking to bridge the gap between basic cancer research and clinical application while benefiting from a family-friendly environment and structured career development through the DKFZ International Postdoc Program.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree in natural sciences including a PhD (Promotion).
Experience
- Professional experience in human immune cell population analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in multiparametric flow cytometry and cell sorting techniques
- Practical experience in immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining
- Experience in coordinating research units or scientific projects
- Experience working within interdisciplinary scientific environments
Languages
Additional
- This is a fixed-term parental leave cover position for 1 year. Candidates must provide proof of immunity against measles in accordance with the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). The role is based in Dresden.
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