Junior Group Leader (m/f/d) Tumor Biology
The Institute for Tumor Biology and Experimental Therapy, Georg-Speyer-Haus (GSH) in Frankfurt am Main,
invites applications for a position as JUNIOR GROUP LEADER. The GSH is an academic non-prot research
institute supported by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Ministry for Sciences and Arts of the State of
Hessen. The GSH is dedicated to basic and translational cancer research in the context of the tumor
microenvironment and closely cooperates with the Goethe University Frankfurt and the University Hospital
Frankfurt. It provides access to a broad variety of state-of the-art core facilities, an exceptional scientic
environment with excellent opportunities of clinical translation. The GSH is a partner in the LOEWE Center
Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI) to elucidate molecular mechanisms of tumor pathogenesis and therapy
response to develop innovative targeted therapies and a partner site in the German Cancer Consortium
(DKTK).
Junior Group Leader (m/f/d) Tumor Biology
We are looking for a scientist with proven experience and outstanding research performance on topics with
specifc focus on the intricate role of the tumor microenvironment in the context of cancer stem cells, cancer
systems biology, personalised cancer medicine, translational therapeutics and overcoming therapy
resistance, tumor immunology and immunotherapy, invasion and metastasis.
Prerequisite for the application is a university degree and doctoral degree. The applicant is expected to have
an excellent scientifc record with international publication performance, a high degree of scientifc
commitment and to acquire competitive national and international third-party research funding. In addition,
the applicant is expected to participate in the interdisciplinary structure of the FCI and to add a high level of
cooperation with all working groups of the FCI, especially in the interdisciplinary clinical translation programs.
Read more about research area of Prof. Dr. Greten on our website.
Your Profile
- Doctoral degree in life sciences or biotechnology or MD/Ph.D.
- Previous expertise in cancer immunology research
- Publication record that is internationally competitive for the stage of the career
- High level of motivation, communication and learning skills
- Ability to work in a translational team
We offer
- An excellent basic and translational research environment
- A strong interdisciplinary team
- Development of a scientifc profle
- Integration into structures at the FCI and the local DKTK structures
- Participation in further training and qualification programs
- Access to GSH Core Facilities
- Salary according to TV-H including social benefits
- Flexible working hours as part of the good work-and-family life balance
Contract period
The position is initially limited to 5 years with the possibility of extension upon successful evaluation.
Applications should be submitted until December 15th, 2024, electronically to bewerbung[at]georg-speyerhaus.
de with CV, list of publications, contact information of 2 supporting referees and a 3-4 page research
synopsis that both summarizes current / past research accomplishments and outlines the candidate’s
research program for the next 5 years.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Florian Greten.
Our international working environment promotes equal opportunities for all staff regardless of gender, age,
cultural background, nationality, or impairments under criteria of scientific excellence. Applications from
women are explicitly welcome. Disabled individuals will be preferred in case of equal qualification.
For Information about the Georg-Speyer-Haus please visit our website. For more information about the FCI
please visit our FCI website.