Neuroscientist (m/w/d)

• We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our internationally active research group at the interface of cancer biology, neuroscience and tumor immunology.
• Our group investigates how the nervous system shapes tumor initiation, progression, invasion, metastasis and cancer-associated symptoms, with a particular focus on pancreatic cancer and cancer neuroscience. We combine mechanistic cancer biology with neuroscience, immunology, advanced in vivo models, spatial and single-cell technologies, functional imaging and translational human studies.
• Our ambition is clear: to define and lead emerging concepts in cancer neuroscience rather than merely follow them.
• The laboratory operates in a highly competitive and well-funded environment with support from, among others, the European Research Council (ERC), Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Deutsche Krebshilfe and Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung, and is embedded in a strong national and international network in cancer neuroscience.

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

München | As soon as possible | Full-/Part-time | Fixed-term (36 months)

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 pr...