PhD Position in Medical Molecular Biology / Immuno-Oncology (m/f/d)
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Laboratory for Molecular Medicine
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Universitätsstr. 21-23
91054 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Lead of Laboratory Molecular Medicine
Telefon: 09131 85-44034
Job-Nr.: 12538
Lead of Laboratory Molecular Medicine
Telefon: 09131 85-44034
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Laboratory for Molecular Medicine
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Universitätsstr. 21-23
91054 Erlangen
Veröffentlicht seit: 10.03.2026
Job-Nr.: 12538
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Laboratory for Molecular Medicine
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Universitätsstr. 21-23
91054 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Reiner Strick
Lead of Laboratory Molecular Medicine
Telefon: 09131 85-44034
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Das sind wir:
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:
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