The Institute of Physiology is offering a
Post-Doc position (f/m/d) to investigate the influence of the acidic microenvironment on tumor cells
Working hours: Full-time (38.5 hours/week)
Time limit: 3 years with option of prolongation
Entry: 01.05.2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Remuneration: EG 13 (TV-L)
The project
An acidic pH is a hallmark of the microenvironment of solid tumors. Our goal is to reveal the influence of the acidic microenvironment on the migration and metabolism of tumor cells, particularly of brain tumors such as glioblastoma. To address this question, we use tumor spheroids and different in vitro methods, such as in vitro migration assays, transcriptomic analyses, and pH imaging. You will be part of a highly motivated, friendly, multidisciplinary, international team.
Additional information can be found on our homepage (https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/institut-fuer-physiologie/forschung/ag-gruender.html).
Your profile
- PhD or MD degree
- Strong interest in tumor biology
- Expertise in culturing tumor spheroids and with pH imaging
- Expertise with migration assays would be an advantage
- High motivation and excitement to work in an international team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English (Level C1)
- Ability to teach in German
Why should you choose us?
- 30 days vacation/year for full-time employees
- Employees who recruit employees for nursing care get a bonus of 3,000 euros
- An attractive VBL company pension scheme
- Further education and training opportunities
- Attractive conditions for local traffic transport system
- A company kindergarten (places subject to availability)
- Staff residence (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
- An onboarding app for new employees
- Extended opening hours for our staff restaurant
The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-50040 is 07.02.2025.
Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Institute of Physiology, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Gründer, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen.
For more detailed information please contac Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Gründer, E-Mail: sgruenderukaachende gerne zur Verfügung.
We look forward to receiving your application!
This position is not gender specific.
The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged and if the applicant is suitable qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the LGG. If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.
Weekly hours are negotiable.
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