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Postdoctoral position in Tumor Biology at the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research (DKTK) in Dresden

– The partner site Dresden of the German Cancer consortium focuses on the improvement of radio-oncological cancer treatment by biological individualization and the evaluation of particle therapy
– The candidate will perform pre-clinical and translational in-vivo and in-vitro experiments within the focus of the partner site Dresden
– Experiments will be done using experimental tumor models and/ or biological material from patients and will use experimental radiation procedures alone or in combination with systemic treatment with functional endpoints (e.g. tumor cure)
– Biomarker evaluation will be performed in addition to pre-clinical experiments or as translational part of clinical trials
– Teaching and supervision tasks

Conditions

 A PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, medicine or a related discipline
– Good knowledge on molecular and cell biology techniques
– Experience in the field of tumor biology and cancer research
– Experience with in vivo techniques and basic knowledge of radiation biology is advantageous
– Very good knowledge of written and spoken English (German language is not essential)
– Team player
– Ability to work independently on scientific topics
– Excellent presentation skills

The Translation Centre is located in the premises of the Dresden University Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology & Imaging.

We offer an international working environment. The position begins in June 2013 for a duration of 2 years. The position can in principle be part-time.

The deadline for applications ist on May 17, 2013
For details: Mrs. Karina Heinze: phone 0351 458 3095

The German Cancer Research Center is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and encourages female applicants to apply. Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

To apply for a position please use our online application portal (www.dkfz.de/jobs).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personal- und Sozialwesen, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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