Karriere
am Klinikum & Medizinischer Fakultät
PhD Student in Natural Sciences - Development of Immunotherapeutic Antibodies (f/m/d)
University Medical Clinic, CCU Translational Immunology, index number 7207
Part-time: 65 %
Limited:
36 Months 1
Start of work: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 24.02.2026
TV-L
i.d.R. E13 2
- Conduct molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis)
- Produce and characterize novel antibody constructs using cell culture-based methods Perform functional in vitro assays (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, multiplex assays) to assess the efficacy and safety of antibody constructs, focusing on T cell activation, proliferation as well as tumor cell lysis
- Carry out in vivo studies in xenogeneic and syngeneic mouse models to evaluate the efficacy and safety of therapeutic antibodies
- Master´s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology, biochemistry, life sciences or related discipline
- Hands-on experience in immune/cellular biology and strong background in immunology is an advantage
- Strong interest in immunology, immunotherapy, cancer biology and translational research
- High level of motivation, independent work, organizational, communication and team skilss
- Fluency in written and spoken English
You will join an international, dynamic and supportive research team and work in a stimulating environment with excellent facilities. The project offers close collaboration with clinical partners and renowned research institutions within the DKTK network.
Modern Environment
- Innovative university hospital
- State-of-the-art technology
- World-class international research
- Excellent career prospects
Career & Development
- Structured onboarding
- In-house academy
- Diverse training opportunities
- Targeted career development
Meaningful Work
- Contributing to improving people’s quality of life
Research
- Cutting-edge research at the highest level
- Support from PhD to professorship
Cooperation
- Mission statement, principles of leadership & cooperation
- Employee & management consulting
- Employee representation
- Events, e.g., after-work parties, summer party
Technical diversity
- Wide range of plant engineering
- All building services engineering trades
- Maintenance and servicing of complex systems
- Innovative university hospital
- State-of-the-art technology
- World-class international research
- Excellent career prospects
- Structured onboarding
- In-house academy
- Diverse training opportunities
- Targeted career development
- Contributing to improving people’s quality of life
- Cutting-edge research at the highest level
- Support from PhD to professorship
- Mission statement, principles of leadership & cooperation
- Employee & management consulting
- Employee representation
- Events, e.g., after-work parties, summer party
- Wide range of plant engineering
- All building services engineering trades
- Maintenance and servicing of complex systems
The University Hospital of Tübingen is a leading center of German university medicine. Every year, around 75,000 inpatients and around 380,000 outpatients are treated. With over 11,000 employees, it is the largest employer in the region. The quality of patient care is certified with the KTQ seal of approval.
The CCU Translational Immunology, headed by Prof. Dr. Helmut Salih, focuses on research in the field of tumor immunology with the ultimate goal to develop novel immunotherapeutic strategies until the stage of clinical evaluation. Current projects focus on the development and preclinical characterization of novel advanced antibody constructs for the treatment of malignancies, with an emphasis on mobilization of T cells.
Herrn Dr. Carlos Avila Nieto
Index number: 7207
If you are interested, please send us a complete application including a short cover letter (max. 1 A4 page), your CV, diplomas and certificates, and a short introduction with contact information for 1-2 references.
Application deadline: 24.02.2026
Index number: 7207
If you are interested, please send us a complete application including a short cover letter (max. 1 A4 page), your CV, diplomas and certificates, and a short introduction with contact information for 1-2 references.
Application deadline: 24.02.2026
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We offer remuneration in accordance with TV-L (collective wage agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States),
severely handicapped persons with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration.
Interview expenses are not covered.
Please note the applicable vaccination regulations.
1 Continued employment will be sought whereever possible.
2 The data provided does not constitute a basis for an employment contract at the University Hospital of Tübingen. It is intended to serve as a rough guide for all interested parties. Remuneration is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreements in conjunction with the corresponding pay scales.
Further information can be found here: https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/karriere/gehalt
