CareerPlan

Medical Scientist (Postdoc) (m/f/d) / 13425 / University Medicine Essen Medical Scientist Program

Essen, Ruhr, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-08-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

A 2.5-year postdoctoral training program introducing candidates to current research themes and innovative technologies at the intersection of basic and clinical research, specifically in immuno-oncology and immunotherapy.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (Medical Scientist)

Builds

Research projects addressing immunobiological mechanisms and therapies of cancer, immunotherapy-driven cardio-vascular side effects, innovative adoptive cellular therapy, and the interplay of infection and cancer.

Domain

Biomedical research, Immunology, Oncology, Translational Medicine

Deliverable

research

Required skills

PhD in natural sciences, life sciences, or data science/bioinformatics; First-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal; Experience in basic, translational, or clinical research; Excellent English skills

Preferred skills

Interest in academic research career development; Interest in habilitation

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Conduct research on immunobiological mechanisms and therapies; Collaborate with Clinical Scientists to access clinical biosamples; Participate in a structured qualification program; Engage in networking and mentoring activities

Seniority

Postdoctoral Researcher