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Research Associate (PhD student) (m/f/d) (Entgeltgruppe: EG 13 TV-L) Einsatzbereich: Clinic for Nuclear Medicine Stellen ID: 13719 Eintritt: 01.10.2026 Umfang: Teilzeit / 25,025 Std. Vertragsart: Befristet Befristung: 36 Monate gemäß § 2 Abs. 1 WissZeitVG Ihre Aufgaben: We are searching for an enthusiastic and highly qualified PhD student for a project within our interdisciplinary DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre CRC/SFB 1752 “DYNAMO – Immediate Tumor Dynamics in Melanoma Therapy”, investigating the earliest mechanisms of therapy resistance in melanoma during the first days and weeks after therapy initiation (“DYNAMO Window”); further information: https://www.uni-due.de/crc1752 ( https://www.unidue.de/crc1752 /) - Project “Dissecting metabolic heterogeneity and crosstalk of melanoma and immune cells under therapy” - Investigating PET-imaging as prognostic, predictive and phenotypic biomarker of therapy-response in melanoma mouse models - Correlation of PET-imaging data with tumor metabolism and biology - Methods will include, but are not limited to, in vitro and in vivo studies (PET/SPECT/CT imaging, therapy), molecular biological and protein biochemical methods, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, omics analyses (e.g., RNAseq, metabolomics), and bioinformatic data analysis. - Interaction and collaboration with other goups in the CRC/SFB - Presentation of scientific results at meetings and conferences Ihr Profil: - Diploma/Master degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, Pharmacy or similar - Experience in tumor biology and, ideally, in nuclear medicine - Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams, - Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working, high motivation, enthusiasm, flexibility, stress resistance, commitment and reliability - Fluent in English, both written and spoken - Knowledge of MS Office (Power Point, Excel, Word) Freuen Sie sich auf: Cutting-edge research & technology innovative project: - Participation in a newly established DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre featuring a strong interdisciplinary translational focus - Access to state-of-the-art technologies including PET, SPECT and CT scanners, radio-chemistry and -biology labs, spatial omics, advanced microscopy imaging and AI-supported data integration Networking & collaboration scientific community: - Integration into an interdisciplinary, internationally visible cancer research network - Diverse teams: daily interaction with professional colleagues across experimental, computational, and clinical research - Exchange opportunities: excellent avenues for close scientific collaboration and external career development Mentoring & career development: - Structured guidance: continuous, high-quality mentoring tailored to your academic progression - Enrollment into the Graduate School for Biomedical Science ‘BIOME’ ( https://www.uni-due.de/biome / ( https://www.uni-due.de/biome /) ) - Skill building: active participation in CRC events, lab rotations, hands-on workshops, and specialized training activities Work environment & infrastructure: - Top-tier facilities: excellent institutional infrastructure located directly at the University Hospital Essen campus - Work-life balance: a family-friendly working environment General conditions: - A secure job in the public service of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia - Fair pay in accordance with the collective wage agreement including annual bonus and additional company pension - 30 days' vacation per calendar year (with a 5-day week) - Interdisciplinary work with colleagues from other departments - Work with modern equipment and certified quality standards - Family-friendly corporate culture, e.g. company daycare center, vacation program for school-age children, advice and support from the employee service office in all life situations - Wide range of training and further education opportunities, e.g. at the UK Essen training academy - Active health management, e.g. company integration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports activities - Attractive additional benefits, e.g. job ticket for public transport, discounted canteen meals, community events, places in halls of residence Rahmenbedingungen: Die Eingruppierung richtet sich nach den persönlichen und tariflichen Voraussetzungen., Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen / Bewerber und Gleichgestellte i.S. des § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt., Das UK Essen strebt eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils in Bereichen an, in denen Frauen unterrepräsentiert sind. Sie werden zur Bewerbung aufgefordert und im Sinne des LGGs bei gleicher Qualifikation vorrangig berücksichtigt., Eine Bescheinigung gemäß §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) über den Impf- und Serostatus bzgl. Masern ist erforderlich. Nur schwerbehinderte oder ihnen gleichgestellte Personen