Welcome to Jena University Hospital!

We are Thuringia’s only university hospital: Patient care, research, and teaching go hand in hand here. In our 32 clinics and outpatient departments, we care for more than 520,000 patients every year. Their satisfaction is our goal. To achieve this, more than 7,000 employees work every day.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Overview:

• Immediately
• Full-time
• Jena
• Compensation based on TV-L E 13
• Limited*
• Clinic for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• plan, perform, and analyze experiments on pLGG–immune cell interactions using primary and model cell systems
• apply complex cell culture techniques, including co-culture and 3D models
• use molecular and biochemical methods (e.g., flow cytometry, Western blotting, qPCR, immunostaining) to study cell signaling and communication pathways
• analyze, interpret, and present experimental data
• collaborate closely with team members, contribute to publications, and present results at scientific meetings

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• master’s degree (or equivalent) in biology, molecular medicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related life science field
• hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques
• interest in tumor biology, immunology, and cell signaling
• ability to plan, execute, and troubleshoot experiments independently
• data analysis skills; familiarity with statistical tools (R, GraphPad Prism, etc.) is an advantage
• good communication and presentation skills in English (written and spoken)
• Motivation, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset

We offer you even more:

• a stimulating and supportive research environment within a leading pediatric neuro-oncology group
• access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and advanced cell culture facilities
• comprehensive supervision and mentoring for scientific and career development
• networking opportunities such as access to the IZKF PhD program, and leading pediatric brain tumor networks (e.g. Everest, Itcc, SIOPE BTG, PLGA coalition)
• opportunities to present at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Reference number: DM01/2026

• Limited to 36 months, with option to extend.

Regardless of origin, age, gender or disability (https://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/Beruf++Karriere/Bewerberguide++Hinweise/Schwerbehinderte+Bewerbende.html) - you are welcome here at Jena University Hospital.

Bereitgestellt in Kooperation mit der Bundesagentur für Arbeit.