We are seeking a motivated Junior Group Leader to join our team at the Mildred Scheel Career Center, starting from the earliest possible date. The Mildred Scheel Career Center (Mildred-Scheel-Nachwuchszentrum / MSNZ) Frankfurt-Marburg is a joint institution of the Faculty of Medicine of the Goethe University, the University Medicine Frankfurt, the University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt-Marburg and the Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI). The MSNZ Frankfurt-Marburg is one of five sites in Germany, funded by the German Cancer Aid within the framework of the research program "Mildred-Scheel-Nachwuchszentrum”.

The MSNZ offers an excellence program for Medical Scientists (scientists with a life science background or physicians working exclusively in science) aiming at a long-term perspective in university medicine with high scientific expectations. The MSNZ funds are intended for the scientists own position to support the development into an independent group leader.

More information can be found at www.msnz-frankfurt.com

The position is limited until December 31th 2027 .

Project description:
MSNZ Frankfurt-Marburg together with the Department of Hematology and Oncology (Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Oellerich) aim to strengthen their research activities in the field of immunological mechanisms of B-cell lymphomagenesis. Integrated into the Department of Hematology and Oncology and the translational cancer research program of the Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI; http://fci.health), the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) and UCT Frankfurt-Marburg (www.uct-frankfurt-marburg.de), the junior group will focus on the areas of molecular and immunological pathogenesis and targeted therapeutics of B-cell Lymphoma. Numerous omics technologies and preclinical models are available to support the junior group and can be included in the research proposal. Further support is provided by the technological platforms and staff scientists of the FCI (drug screening, organoids, animal models, immunomonitoring), as well as the expertise of the UCT Biobank for patient samples and annotated clinical data.

• University degree and PhD or MD or MD-PhD in life sciences or a related field with outstanding scientific credentials and postdoc experience
• Extensive expertise in both basic and translational cancer biology, with a deep understanding of B-cell lymphoma development, disease pathogenesis, and tumor immunology acquired through research training internationally recognized institutions
• Strong methodological expertise in immunology, advanced mouse models, CRISPR screening, and integrative functional proteomics and transcriptomics
• Publications in high-ranking international scientific journals
• Experience with obtaining third party funding
• Strong interest in promoting your own career and scientific independence
• High level of motivation and communication skills
• Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required

• In addition to an attractive salary based on a collective agreement (TV-G-U, E14) with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemes
• Internal and external training for your professional development
• Part-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), child care during holidays
• Uniklinik-Campus, Mensa, Cafés
• Free public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)
• Benefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercice
• Insights: Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn
• FAQ´s for new employees

Contact: Prof. Dr. Christian Brandts or Dr. Tinka Haydn
Phone: +4969 / 6301-87334 or +4969 / 6301-7251
Email: msnz@unimedizin-ffm.de
Application Deadline: 11.02.2026

We are looking forward to your application including your CV, a cover letter and your relevant certificates. Please use the application form to submit your research proposal. Submitted proposals should match the research aims of the FCI, the UCT and the DKTK.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders. Women are currently underrepresented in these positions at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt. Therefore, applications from women are especially encouraged. Applicants with severe disabi lities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal personal and professional qualifications.

• Further information on the FCI and UCT and their research program: http://fci.health and https://www.uct-frankfurt.de/forschung.html.
• An overview of the MSNZ is available at www.msnz-frankfurt.com.
• Information on research of the Dept. of Hematology and Oncology can be found here: https://lymphoma-leukemia-research-frankfurt.de/