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The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology. Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions. The Klinik für Gastroenterologie, gastrointestinale Onkologie und Endokrinologie of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position for the earliest start date Postdoctoral position (f/m/d) full time, limited for 2 years with a potential extension for up to 3 years Remuneration according to TV-L My research group at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) investigates cancer metabolism and metabolic plasticity during metastatic progression. My research focuses on identifying metabolic vulnerabilities in pancreatic cancer and other entities across the different stages of the metastatic cascade. To uncover novel therapeutic targets for organ metastasis, we employ state-of-the-art technologies, including in vitro and in vivo CRISPR screening approaches. In addition, my laboratory integrates comprehensive metabolomics and lipidomics analyses of cancer cells, tumor tissues, and other biological samples to characterize dynamic metabolic adaptations and capture the mechanisms underlying metabolic plasticity during cancer progression. Funding for this position is provided by the “UMG2032 - Excellence through Focus- project, funded by zukunft.niedersachsen, the joint science funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation. Your tasks Your tasks Standard Molecular Biology (PCR, qPCR, Western Blot, cloning and bacterial transformation, Immunohistochemistry etc.) Experience with cell culture experiments (3D culture systems is an advantage) Processing of human and murine tumor tissue samples (e.g., tumor tissue, plasma) Experience with animal experiments and models of metastasis is a prerequisite Conduct an independent research project within a collaborative team Present and communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings Supervision of students Documentation of experiments and results according to GLP standards Your qualifications Your qualifications You are a curious and enthusiastic scientist who can work independently but also in a team Strong background in Cancer Metabolism and / or Cancer Metastasis Research Solid knowledge of standard molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and cell biology techniques Licensed training to perform animal experiments (e.g. FELASA-B) is a prerequisite Basic bioinformatics skills and solid biostatistics is a prerequisite Experience with sample preparation and data analysis of metabolomics and lipidomics is an advantage Communicate effectively within the team, internal and external collaborators, clinicians and other scientists Applicants should hold a PhD in the life sciences, such as Biology, Medical Biology, Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry or a related subject Fluent English language skills (written and spoken) are required We offer We offer You will work in a high-impact research field with biomedical relevance embedded in the collaborative environment of the Göttingen Campus including several supportive facilities and inspiring research consortia Small, international and diverse research group with a strong team spirit and an open-minded, collaborative and respectful working atmosphere The UMG is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals We further strive for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds How to apply We are looking forward to receive your applications including a motivation letter, a CV, certificates and contact details for at least two references compiled as a single PDF via the system. If you have any questions regarding the advertised position, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Felix Vogel (felix.vogel@med.uni-goettingen.de) for further information. Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests. We look forward to receiving your application! The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology. Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions. Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests. Apply Now Universitätsmedizin Göttingen Klinik für Gastroenterologie, gastrointestinale Onkologie und Endokrinologie Prof. Dr. Volker Ellenrieder Direktor der Klinik Robert-Koch-Straße 40 37075 Göttingen 0551/39-62313 https://gastroenterologie.umg.eu/