Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) – Experimental Cancer Neuroscience

The successful candidate will take a central scientific role in our experimental program and will contribute to the conception, execution and development of ambitious projects addressing neural–tumor–immune interactions.

Depending on expertise, projects may include:

• mechanistic studies of neuron–cancer and neuro–immune interactions
• functional characterization of neural signaling pathways in cancer
• genetically engineered and orthotopic in vivo tumor models
• manipulation of neuronal, immune and tumor-cell populations
• advanced imaging and molecular phenotyping
• integration of molecular, cellular and spatial data with functional experiments
• development of new experimental concepts and therapeutic strategies in cancer neuroscience

A particularly important aspect of the position is the strategic management and further development of our animal experimentation platform.

This may include:

• preparation and coordination of animal study applications and amendments
• planning and supervision of complex in vivo experiments
• establishment and optimization of experimental mouse models
• management of genetically modified mouse colonies
• breeding strategy, genotyping and colony planning
• coordination with animal facilities, authorities and collaborating laboratories
• implementation of high standards in experimental design, documentation and animal welfare

We are looking for a scientist with a strong experimental background in at least one – preferably several – of the following fields: Cancer Biology | Tumor Immunology | Neuroscience | Neuroimmunology | Molecular Biology

You should have:

• a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant life-science discipline
• substantial hands-on experience in experimental biomedical research as well as experience with in vivo models, ideally tumor models and/or neuroscience models
• strong expertise in molecular and cellular biology and the ability to independently design, troubleshoot and drive complex experiments
• excellent scientific communication skills in English
• a highly collaborative but intellectually independent working style

Particularly desirable is extensive experience with:

• animal experimentation and experimental planning and preparation or management of animal experimentation applications
• genetically engineered mouse models as well as mouse breeding and colony management
• tumor models and neuroscience or neuroimmunology techniques

• This is not intended to be a purely technical postdoctoral position.
• We offer the opportunity to become a scientifically visible and intellectually independent member of a rapidly developing research program, with substantial room to shape projects and develop an individual research profile.
• Our goal is to attract scientists who want to build a field, not simply complete a project.
• You will work in an internationally competitive cancer neuroscience environment; ERC-, DFG-, Deutsche Krebshilfe- and foundation-funded research programs; highly interdisciplinary collaborations spanning cancer biology, neuroscience, immunology, surgery, pathology, spatial biology and computational biology
• We offe you projects with strong potential for high-impact publications and a translational environment with direct access to human cancer material and clinically relevant questions as well as an international network of leading scientists in the emerging field of Cancer Neuroscience
• EGYM well pass, corporate benefits and discounts (e.g. Käfer), cafeteria, sports and cultural offers
• Working in the heart of Munich at Max-Weber-Platz with very good accessibility by public transport such as the subway, S-Bahn or tram