PhD Student (f/m/x)

We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible:

Innere Medizin – Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1530 Elucidation and targeting of pathogenic mechanisms in

B cell malignancies, Research Project B01 (Dr. Laura Beckmann, Prof. Michael Hallek)

limited until December 31,

2029 according to

Your salary will be based on

TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%) WissZeitVG within the

Tv-L Eg 13

framework of a third-party

funded project

Your tasks

• Performance of cell biological, molecular genetics and immunological methods in primary samples, preclinical in vitro and murine in vivo models
• Data visualization and communication including oral presentations
• Close collaboration with medical and computational collaborators

Your profile

• A completed university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field
• Basic computational skills are desirable
• Previous training and hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques;

Your future with us

We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching and health care at the highest level. That’s why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations.

This is the University Hospital of Cologne: Everything but ordinary.

Your future in detail

We are looking for a PhD for a fully-funded (DFG) basic/translational science project on the molecular

experience with animal experimentation is desirable

• A solid understanding of immunology and the molecular mechanisms underlying oncology
• Proficiency in English
• A high level of motivation, genuine curiosity, and enthusiasm for translational research, complemented by strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a ability and commitment to work within

and cellular mechanisms of the microenvironment in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This project is embedded into the collaborative research center (CRC) 1530 – „Elucidation and targeting of pathogenic mechanisms in B cell malignancies“ and will be co-mentored by Dr. Laura Beckmann and Prof. Michael Hallek. As a part of this

interdisciplinary and collaborative team environments

Our offer

interdisciplinary research consortium, we will utilize primary patient CLL samples as well as pre-clinical in vitro and murine in vivo models to interfere with the lymphoma supportive microenvironmental niche by perturbing

microenvironmental signaling within the

• Everything but ordinary: You can expect a secure

microenvironment and CLL cells. This PhD project

job in a challenging, innovative environment –

focuses on investigating the role of the tumor

including company pension schemes and regular

working hours without business trips.

microenvironment in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The research

• Work-life balance: Whether full-time or part-time,

combines molecular and cellular biology approaches

with or without children – with numerous support

options, we will find the right path together.

with in vivo murine models, novel spatial technologies, and clinical correlatives to elucidate the mechanisms

• Team spirit in R(h)ine culture: You will be

governing CLL progression. The project is jointly

warmly welcomed by an interdisciplinary team that

values mutual respect and helpfulness.

supervised by two principal investigators with complementary expertise in basic and translational

• Strong perspectives: We offer extensive training

lymphoma research. The laboratory is based at the

opportunities – so you can continuously grow and

set new goals.

CECAD Research Center on the Medical Campus of the University of Cologne, providing a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art technologies.

People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and

qualification. The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees.

Contact

Nicole Jörns

Tel: +49 221 478-88834

Application deadline: 20.09.2026

Job-ID: 15uwpn01

Uniklinik Köln Karriere

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!