Doctoral Researcher/PhD

Entry date:
as soon as possible

Application deadline:
2026-09-20

Salary:
E 13 TV-H

Duration:
3 years

Volume of employment:
part-time (65%)

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The Department of Medicine, Center for Tumor and Immune Biology, Prof. Dr. Matthias Lauth is currently accepting applications for a

The position is offered for a period of 3 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is part-time (65% of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 65 %).

Tasks:

• Scientific services in research (focus on pancreatic cancer (PDAC))
• Biochemical and cell-biological investigation of the oncogenic DYRK1B kinase
• Evaluation of molecular mechanisms of intrinsic and extrinsic cell communication in PDAC
• Characterization of phase-separated RNA-Protein condensates
• Analysis of stress adaptation pathways in cancer cells with the goal of therapeutic applicability

The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

Profile:

• MSc-degree or equivalent, preferably in an oncological field
• Previous experimental experience in molecular oncological research, cell culture, or microscopy
• Track record in the fields of protein kinases or RNA biochemistry is an advantage
• Pronounced interest in biochemistry
• Motivation for molecular analyses of cancer-related processes
• Good written and spoken English skills

Disposition to own scientific qualification (e.g. a doctorate project in the area pancreatic cancer) is expected.

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

We offer:

• A welcoming and international environment
• A highly relevant and up-to-date research topic
• Free public transport in the state of Hesse
• Flexible working hours

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

Contact for more Information

Prof. Dr. Matthias Lauth

+49 6421-28 66727

lauth@staff.uni-marburg.de

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 20. September 2026 using the application-button below.

Online application