PhD Position in Medical Molecular Biology / Immuno-Oncology (m/f/d)

Pathologie

25 hours

Fixed term of 24 months

as of 01.05.2026

Eingruppierung gemäß TV-L

Application deadline 31.03.2026

          
            Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
  Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Laboratory for Molecular Medicine
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
  Universitätsstr. 21-23
  91054 Erlangen

Contact person
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Lead of Laboratory Molecular Medicine
Telefon: 09131 85-44034

PhD Position in Medical Molecular Biology / Immuno-Oncology (m/f/d)

Published since: 10.03.2026
Job-Id: 12538

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Lead of Laboratory Molecular Medicine
Telefon: 09131 85-44034

                Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
  Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Laboratory for Molecular Medicine
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
  Universitätsstr. 21-23
  91054 Erlangen


              

PhD Position in Medical Molecular Biology / Immuno-Oncology (m/f/d)
Published since: 10.03.2026
Job-Id: 12538

Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
  Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Laboratory for Molecular Medicine
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
  Universitätsstr. 21-23
  91054 Erlangen

Contact person
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Lead of Laboratory Molecular Medicine
Telefon: 09131 85-44034

Notes for applicants

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Sounds interesting?
Who we are:

Patient care at the highest level, excellent research and teaching, and cutting-edge medicine and diagnostics – that is Universitätsklinikum Erlangen. With more than 10,000 highly qualified employees, we are one of the largest employers in the region and continue to grow. Through scientific excellence and strong commitment, we offer our patients innovative and future-oriented treatment options and actively contribute to medical progress.

We are offering a fully funded PhD position in Medical Molecular Biology within a highly interdisciplinary synergy project between Pathology and Molecular Medicine. The project combines cutting-edge molecular biology, epigenetics, and immunology with strong translational relevance in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
The PhD candidate will be embedded in an excellent research environment and fully integrated into the FAU Graduate Program.

Your tasks:

Research Focus
The doctoral project will address fundamental and translational questions in tumor biology and innate immunity, including:

Nuclear transport of cytokines
Epigenetic modification of chromatin
Molecular regulation of human endogenous retroviruses (ERVs)
Regulation of innate immunity and immune exhaustion
Molecular mechanisms in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Essential experience/qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Molecular Life Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field
Solid experience in cell culture
Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
A strong interest in innovative technologies and cutting-edge experimental approaches
High motivation, creativity, and enthusiasm for experimental research

We offer:

A secure and stable position with all the benefits of a public sector collective agreement, including additional pension coverage through the Federal and State Pension Scheme (VBL), as a system-relevant public employer
An interesting and varied position in a motivated and open-minded team
Structured onboarding and qualified training
A comprehensive health promotion program
Salary classification according to the collective agreement for the public service of the German states (TV-L), depending on qualifications and personal requirements
Close supervision, excellent infrastructure, and strong career development support
Structured doctoral training within the FAU Graduate Program

All benefits at UKER

Working at UKER

We are one of the best hospitals in Germany and one of the largest employers in Middle Franconia. Our success is down to the dedication and daily efforts of our more than 10,000 highly qualified employees in a wide range of different professions. We at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen appreciate that each and every one of our employees are important if we are to continue to provide cutting-edge medicine, conduct excellent research and offer patient care at the highest possible standard.

We look forward to hearing from you if you looking for a job that makes a valuable contribution to society and you are excited about the opportunity to shape cutting-edge medical care with us now and in the future!

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