PhD Student in Proteomics | Doktorand:in (m/w/d)

Leibniz-Institut f.Analytische Wissenschaften -ISAS- e.V.

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

Published Apr 17, 2026

Part-time

Fixed-term

Job Summary

This doctoral position is part of the Leibniz ScienceCampus 'Cardio-Oncology Campus for Precision Medicine' at the ISAS Department of Bioanalytics. The successful candidate will focus on analyzing and developing biomarker profiles to assess cardiovascular risks associated with cancer therapies. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing proteomics analyses on blood, plasma, and tissue samples from melanoma and other cancer patients, as well as developing bioanalytical assays for protein-based biomarker screening. You will be tasked with validating biomarker panels, documenting laboratory work, and presenting results to project partners. This role is highly attractive for those seeking a structured doctoral program with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and an international scientific network. The position offers a 65% part-time contract for four years, providing a balance of intensive research, professional development workshops, and the opportunity to present findings at international conferences within a supportive, interdisciplinary team environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master’s degree (M.Sc.) or Diploma in a natural science field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or comparable qualification (e.g., Pharmacy, Food Technology).

Experience

Professional experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in bioanalytics, imaging, or immunology
Practical knowledge in mass spectrometry and/or microscopy
Experience in interdisciplinary scientific research and collaborative project work
Proven experience in data evaluation and presentation of scientific results

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

Willingness to travel for business purposes; 65% part-time position; 4-year fixed-term contract under the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).