Research Position (m/f/d) – Experimental Endocrinology and Tumor cell metabolism

The Medical School OWL has the following job opening:

Research Position (m/f/d) – Experimental Endocrinology and Tumor cell metabolism

ID: Wiss26209

• starting: as soon as possible
• fulltime
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term

The newly established working group of Experimental Endocrinology and Tumor Cell Metabolism is situated at the intersection of basic science and translational medicine. The focus is on the molecular and metabolic characterization of endocrine tumors, as well as the investigation of hormonal signaling pathways and metabolic reprogramming in tumor initiation and progression. The goal is to develop the mechanistic foundations for innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches and to translate these into clinical application in close collaboration with clinical partners. In particular, sex-specific aspects play an important role in our research and are addressed in various preclinical models.  

Your Tasks

Research (100 %):

• participation in an EU-funded collaborative project
• conduction and interpretion of experiments on human and murine primary cells, cell lines, and stem cells
• preparation and analysis of biological samples
   

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (2 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks

Your Profile

We expect

• completed scientific university degree in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, food chemistry, or another relevant scientific field
• a completed Ph. D. in a relevant field
• experience with cell culture (ideally including the cultivation of pluripotent stem cells)
• experience with molecular biology techniques
• interest in translational, patient-oriented research
• interest in hormonal and metabolic regulatory systems
• creativity and ability to work independently
• ability to work in a team, strong communication skills in English, flexibility, and resilience
• gender and diversity competence

Preferred experience and skills

• experience in supervising students (e. g., undergraduate and graduate students)
• experience in writing scientific papers, as evidenced by publications, demonstrating expertise in the investigation of molecular mechanisms
• experience in the field of endocrinology and/or tumor cell metabolism

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 22.07.2026

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been
recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard
both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades.
Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified
handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.

At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.