PhD Student in Non-Coding Cancer Biology | PhD Student in Non-Coding Cancer Biology

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jul 29, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the new Junior Research Group "Non-Coding Cancer Biology" within the Institute of Pathology at the DKTK partner site in Munich. This role focuses on investigating the crucial role of the non-coding genome in cancer development and identifying novel therapeutic targets. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge CRISPR methods, including epigenome editing and RNA-targeting CRISPR systems, and perform next-generation CRISPR screens. The position involves both experimental and computational biology, utilizing bioinformatics platforms for the analysis of various genomic datasets. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering research in precision epigenetic therapies within a diverse and multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with biologists, clinicians, pathologists, and computational scientists across the DKTK network and LMU Munich.

Required Skills

Education

Diploma or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular/Translational Medicine, or related subjects

Experience

  • Previous exposure to basic molecular biology techniques
  • Experience with cell culture
  • Experience with CRISPR
  • Experience with bioinformatics

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must provide proof of immunity against measles (due to Infection Protection Act regulations).