ERC-funded PhD position in Molecular Cancer Biology

Job title: ERC-funded PhD position in Molecular Cancer Biology

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Job description: Offer DescriptionThe research group of Prof. Dimitrios Papadopoulos at the University of Würzburg investigates RNA-based mechanisms of tumor maintenance. We are currently looking for an ambitious PhD candidate with an outstanding background in Life sciences.The position is funded by a Starting Grant of the European Research Council (ERC) (“TerSor”). The project will be carried out in the vibrant Biocenter of the University of Würzburg (biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/molbio).The succesful candidate will investigate how the MYCN oncoprotein enables aggressive pediatric cancers to grow rapidly and evade the host immune system via its recently discovered RNA-binding function.We offer

• Cutting-edge, well-funded research projects.
• Training in the performance and bioinformatic analysis of modern sequencing techniques such as CLIP-seq and TT-seq.
• Appointment for a minimum of 3 years with a competitive salary (TV-L E13).
• Hands-on supervision with internal skill building seminars.
• Close collaboration with leading experts in molecular and structural biology.
• Enrolment in the Graduate School of Life Science, which offers a wide range of skill building courses.
• Excellent networking opportunities within the University of Würzburg and the Mildred Scheel Early Career Center.

Your profile

• Excellent MSc degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Wet-lab experience in one of these fields.
• Fluency in written/spoken English (minimum C1 level), knowledge of German is not required.
• Prior experience in bioinformatics is advantageous.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of race, gender or disability. The University aims to increase the proportion of female employees, therefore applications from qualified women are particularly welcome. Preference will be given to people with disabilities in the case of otherwise equal aptitude.Applications must contain a CV, a one-page letter of motivation, relevant degree certificates and academic transcripts as well as contact details of two references (one of the referees must be the MSc thesis supervisor).Please send the documents as a single PDF file via email to:Application deadline: 1.9.2025Where to apply E-maildimitrios.papadopoulos@uni-wuerzburg.deRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Würzburg Country Germany GeofieldContact CityWürzburg WebsiteStreetAm HublandSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Location: Würzburg, Bayern

Job date: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:58:03 GMT

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