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Postdoc Position (Heidelberg)

The Department of Surgery, Division of Tumor Cell Biology is searching a Postdoc

We are searching a Postdoc for a project on cancer stem cell exosome characterization aiming for tailoring exosomes as a therapeutic tool with a focus on exosomal miRNA in pancreatic cancer.

The applicant should have a very solid background in cell and molecular biology. The applicant is expected to contribute to the supervision of PhD/MD students and should be willing to become engaged in animal experiments.

The department is engaged in cancer stem cell biology as well as in exosome research.
We have great experience in the field of tumor metastasis, particularly with CD44 variant isoforms as metastasis promoting gene as well as with tetraspanins and their importance in exosomes. We are a dynamic, very friendly and helpful team, where it is easy to integrate also offering a chance to further improve your skills. Fluent English is required as it is the preferred language in the lab.

The position is currently available for 17 months.
The position is available immediately and we are interested in starting at earliest convenience.


Please submit your application including CV, contact information of two references and a cover letter stating research and career interest. More detailed information can be found in NRC 9:49, 2009; 11:254, 2011 and on our website or contact:


Prof. Dr. med. Margot ZÃķller, University of Heidelberg,Department of Surgery,Division of Tumor Cell Biology,Im Neuenheimer Feld 365
69120 Heidelberg,Tel: +49 6221 56-5146,Fax: +49 6221 56-5199
e-mail: m.zoeller@uni-hd.de



Margot Zoeller
m.zoeller@uni-hd.de
UniversitÃĪtsklinikum Heidelberg
Heidelberg