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Liegen Ihnen Medizin und Forschung im Blut? Dann suchen wir Sie!

Die Universitätsmedizin Mannheim steht für qualitätsgesicherte, universitäre Maximalversorgung und zählt zu den größten medizinischen Einrichtungen und Forschungszentren der Region. Mit der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim der traditionsreichen Universität Heidelberg und dem Universitätsklinikum Mannheim vereinen wir zwei starke Partner. Jährlich bieten wir rund 52.000 stationär und teilstationär sowie 212.000 ambulant aufgenommenen Patienten ein breit gefächertes Spektrum modernster Diagnostik und Therapieverfahren. In 30 Fachkliniken und Instituten engagieren sich 5.000 Mitarbeiter gleichermaßen in Krankenversorgung, Forschung und Lehre.

The Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University is seeking a 65%, fixed-term (3 years with option to extend) position for the Institute of Clinical Chemistry to start as soon as possible a

PhD student (f/m/d) Institute of Clinical Chemistry

Join our dynamic team to explore how blood vessels influence the immune response and cancer progression. Endothelial cells are key players in the tumor microenvironment, shaping immune and stromal cells through angiocrine signaling (e.g. Taylor et al., Nat Cancer 2023, Wiedmann et al., Nat Comms 2023, Alsina-Sanchis et al., Cancer Res 2022). For more information please refer to: Vascular Signaling, Metabolism and Cancer

Your tasks:

  • Research in the field of endothelial cell biology and crosstalk with immune and cancer cells
  • Aplication of state-of-the-art cell biology, molecular biology, and OMICs analyses
  • Use of bioinformatic analyses and data integration

Your skills:

  • Master degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field
  • Experimental evidence in molecular biology, vascular biology, immology or cancer biology
  • Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for science 
  • Good written and spoken English skills
  • High level of commitment and ability to work in a team

Your benefits:

  • A job with a high level of responsibility and a varied range of tasks
  • An open-minded and motivated team
  • Offers to support the compatibility of family and career
  • Support for your personal and professional development through Heidelberg University's internal educational program
  • Salary in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV- L)
  • Pension scheme for the public service (VBL)

We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled persons are given priority in the case of equal suitability.

For further information, please contact Ms. Benedetti, phone 0621/383 2222).
If you have any subject‑specific questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Fischer, phone 0621/383 2222.

Application deadline: May 15th 2026; Reference: 901-054