PhD position (m/f/d)

in the field of cancer biology to investigate how prominent PDAC driver mutations affect secretion and cargo content of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs, exosomes) to mediate intercellular communication in the tumor microenvironment and with distant metastatic niches.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join the exciting field of extracellular vesicle research to elucidate intercellular communication networks in pancreatic cancer. Candidates are expected to join the structured curriculum of the International Graduate School in Molecular Medicine Ulm (IGradU) PhD training program to acquire a PhD or Dr. rer. nat. degree.

• Master (overall grade 2.0 or better according to the German grading system or equivalent)
• Experience with molecular biology, cancer biology or extracellular vesicles
• Motivation to solve complex biological problems
• Motivation to work with animal model systems
• Excellent communication skills in English

• Attractive remuneration according to the TV-L collective agreement special annual payment
• Wide range of further training and qualification opportunities
• Varied, future-oriented and interdisciplinary work
• Collegial cooperation in a committed team
• Very good induction under expert guidance
• Offers to reconcile family and career, e.g. in-house kindergarten and crèche
• staff residence and subsidized public transport
• Company health promotion (e.g. cooperation with various fitness studios)
• Wide range of corporate benefits/privileges